I still feel a "mama's boy" for 37 years!
By alberello
@alberello (4752)
Italy
August 28, 2012 3:07pm CST
Dear fellow Mylotters.
As I had written in my previous discussion, today I reached my friend Angelo, in his home in the countryside Pareto (which is about 100 miles from where I live).
I must say that I started this morning with enthusiasm. But once I got there, after lunch as usual, I took my daily nap.
When I woke up, it was about 4.00 PM, I immediately thought of my dear mother. I miss!
For a moment I'd almost started to cry!
Now, you find normal that a man like me of 37 years, still feels so strongly the distance from family members?
Well I know a lot of people my age or even younger now their family of origin, have already left for some time, are married with family and children in tow.
There is little to do, I know I'm a mama's boy, but what can I do?
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12 responses
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
29 Aug 12
Yes, you're right, in fact in my discussion, I just admitted to being a mama's boy, despite being already arrived at the ripe age of 37!
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
29 Aug 12
Well I'm not surprised! You've never lived apart from your parents. You've been with them your entire life.
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
29 Aug 12
Dear friend Toniganzon. I must admit that you're right. Although I consider myself an independent person, I think I'll stay with my family of origin for the entire life. Or at least as long as my parents are still alive. So I hope that they are with me as long as possible.
Where it comes from, your deduction right?
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
29 Aug 12
hahaha that is fine i believe my friend, it is always nice to hear someone express a mother's love or a son's love for a mother.
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
29 Aug 12
Yes, you're right, I in fact to my mom, I'm stuck in a very particular and affectionate.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
28 Aug 12
hello there,
You are not alone.
I know someone who is also a mama's boy regardless of age.
My brother who is almost at your age (he's 34) still a mama's boy.
Gosh I knew it- I saw it, how he acted like a little boy aged 5 each time our mom visit us for a vacation :P
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
29 Aug 12
Well, then your brother, at the age of 34 years (more or less like me, of years, I have 37), you consider them a mama's boy.
I see after all that time, I am in good company!
@mikyung (2232)
• Philippines
28 Aug 12
If my mother would be alive, I would be definitely a "mama's boy" just like among others. I missed all the days where I can lean to my mother anytime, all the love that my mother has to give, I lost her in my younger years. Anyways, I have my wife which treats me like her son, Wow, sometimes. Thanks @alberello (4752)
• Italy
29 Aug 12
Well, first of all to me I am very sorry that your mother is no longer alive.
I fully understand that you miss her and I understand all the memories she left you when she was alive.
Undoubtedly pleasant memories.
Fortunately for you, you have a wife who can comfort you, in short, a companion that at least you know you're not alone in this life.
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
28 Aug 12
Well, first of all have a wonderful day you too!
Then I can say, from the three responses received so far that I should not worry too much, to feel the absence of my parents even though I have 37 years.
@blademaiden (734)
• Romania
29 Aug 12
Your mom must be very happy to have a sensitive son like you, who shows the love and affection he feels for her. A mom offers her children everything unconditionally, so I can see why you miss her so much.
@NailTech (6874)
• United States
28 Aug 12
Its only natural for some people to feel this when they are away from their parents, at any age I guess. Did you live apart from them for very long or do you still live with your parents? It all depends on the closeness of the family members and how sensitive you are about this subject. Maybe if you slowly do things to separate yourself from them or your mother in this case, you will find it easier next time to be away. You ca still live on your own and be close to your mom.
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
28 Aug 12
Yes, you're right! Although sooner or later I need to separate myself from my family of origin, maybe I should do it gradually.
I know it's a painful thing for everyone, but especially for those like me of a certain age who still live with mom and dad.
@subhojit10 (7375)
• India
28 Aug 12
Hey there is nothing wrong in being a mama's boy. It in fact reflects the love, respect and affection for your mother and that how much you love and care for here. I too believe that i am also a mama's boy and cannot live without her for a single second. This is the charm of a mother-son relationship. What say?
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
28 Aug 12
Well, from your comment, I can assume that you are experiencing a situation similar to mine. So even you feel to be a mama's boy.
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
29 Aug 12
It is but natural. Don't worry. Everybody is of the same feeling. The only difference is that some tell or accept the very fact boldly and the others do try to hide it. I am 54+ but still i feel safer whenever i am with my parents.This is the clear indication of love between parents and children which is rare now a days.
@missjahn (4574)
• Philippines
30 Aug 12
it is just okay and normal to feel homesick and would miss our mothers more the attachment or the relationship being established with them is good and strong. i am living with my mom along with sisters as of this moment because it is being a tradition here in the philippines to have a family tie even the child is more than 18 years old already as long as both parties both wished to keep the company altogether in one roof. so if will go travel, i will really miss my momma so bad. i missed my papa even we are not so close when he was still alive. they are part of our growing up and staying away from them would let us feel how we miss them.
so it is okay to cry when we miss someone... a good outlet to outburst the pain inside to make a good release. :)
@nupur123 (392)
• Hyderabad, India
29 Aug 12
I an 27but still now every time I ask my another about each and every thing I do. Yesterday I was going to a barber shop and I asked May another to come along with meet she asked meet why I made an exquizethat she also need an their cut but actually I want that she should suggestion meet a proper hair cut which will look good on me.
