Comments on: Bringing Boys Home to Momma

By: Alice

Alice — Thu, 27 May 2010 21:33:59 +0000

Wish my mom had been this great when I told her I was dating a girl. I probably wouldn’t have told her at all if she’d been inclined to chat with neighbors about it, though.

Funny story – I remember in 8th grade my best friend’s mom asked her if she was a lesbian because she hadn’t had a boyfriend yet (she isn’t), to which my friend responded “no, I haven’t had a boyfriend yet because I’m 13.” Then a week later the same friend was cranky because she was on her period and her mom was convinced it was because she was pregnant.

By: Emma Gardener

Emma Gardener — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:59:13 +0000

Dear Wendall, excellent points, all well made. Very sorry for your loss. Also, I totally agree that some things are private and that’s ok and healthy. Thanks for your post. I knew I was being bristley but I posted anyway…. Thanks again for sharing.

By: Wendall

Wendall — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:44:26 +0000

I’ve never commented before and I can’t believe I’m about to start now but here goes:

Just like Nance, I did have a mom who cared about me and loved me and I loved her. I no longer have that mom b/c she died last year but I still found this incredibly funny and I don’t regret the fact that I kept many parts of my life private from my own mom. I dated plenty of lovely men that she never met. She didn’t even meet my now husband until after we were engaged.

You can love your Mom and appreciate the fact that she cares but still need a little privacy in your life. Also, some moms are nuttier than others and you can’t judge anyone’s relationship with their mother by your own.

By: Emma Gardener

Emma Gardener — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:27:55 +0000

Hey Nance, do you still have this Mom that you didn’t want in your business? I think you do… and what business is so exceptional that you can’t include your family?… must be some great guys you were dating… just guessing.

By: miss_msry

miss_msry — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:59:30 +0000

Who hasn’t had this convo, and I brought boys home all the time.

By: Nance

Nance — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:13:09 +0000

I DID have a mom who cared and loved me and I her. I just didn’t care to have her that much in my business. and I also didn’t bring men home, for the same nuttiness factor.

By: Emma Gardener

Emma Gardener — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:10:42 +0000

Poor Moms. Maybe the mom should tell the daughter she doesn’t give a rip who she’s dating or interested in. And maybe she and the neighbor could take a night class and be too busy to bother with the daughter. Maybe I’m just tired… but many girls would love to have a mom who cares.

By: Brittany

Brittany — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:04:50 +0000

OP, your response is what makes this! Way to go!

By: Trixie

Trixie — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:56:54 +0000

If it wasn’t for the fact that I know that I don’t have a sister, I would totally think that this was my mother! I have had the exact same convo with her!