So I’ve (30M) recently been dating this woman that I really like and the relationship has moved fast to where we’re in a committed relationship a little over a month in. I took her to my sister’s house for the 4th to meet the fam and the experience was good but I noticed my mom didn’t really engage with her like the others. I had a long term ex from years ago that my mom adores and can’t let go, even pestering me about rekindling that relationship. It’s been a few days and my mom has barely called/texted me which is out of the ordinary for her. What do I do?
Mom doesn’t seem fond of new gf
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Your mom’s coldness screams she’s stuck on the past. Don’t let her control your happiness. Stand firm and move forward.
Hey sounds like your mom’s still stuck on your ex, but that’s her thing, not yours. Give her a little time to adjust, but stay firm: this is your life and your choice. Maybe talk to her gently let her know you’re happy and you’d love her to get to know your girlfriend better. She’ll come around, or she won’t but you deserve to move forward.
Serious, committed and meeting the family just one month in? What are you, 16 years old?
This is wayyyyy too fast. This has nothing to do with your mom liking your ex
Give her some time.
My partner’s Mom was very cold towards me in the first few years (and I wasn’t his first serious girlfriend either) but now her and I get along fine.
She at least sends me pictures of her dog all the time, and I think that means she likes me.
If your mom doesn’t like your gf theres good news for her…. She doesn’t have to date her!! And if she likes your ex so much… more good news… she can go date her!! 🤦🏻♀️
Dude you’re 30! Do not pick your love interest by what anyone (including your mom) thinks of them. If she makes you feel good and happy then be with her. If your mom cant show you support and care about your happiness aside from her selfishness then she will end up losing her relationship with her son. 🤷🏻♀️