FeelingSmall Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 My mother growing up was my bestfriend. All through my teenage years she was less like a mom and more of a close girlfriend. We went to coffee shops and chatted, we shopped, sat on the back deck and smoked cigs and discussed books, music, guys. She was incredible and I loved her to death. I moved away and live in another country now. It's so frustrating/hurtful she won't even answer my phonecalls most of the time. It's been almost 8 years since I got my own place and she has not even seen where I live. It kills me. I always heard people talking about how when you grew up and left the nest that your parents (particularly mothers - daughters) became like best friends. For me it was backwards, I feel disowned in my late twenties. I miss my mom, and feel as if I actually lost her. She isn't the same woman anymore. It sucks a great deal.
betterdeal Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 That's got to be hard. Perhaps she's missing you as much as you miss her, but this is her way of dealing with the separation? I'd send her a bunch of flowers in your situation, just as a gift. It might not get an instant response, but it's nice to be nice to your mum.
Author FeelingSmall Posted July 1, 2011 Author Posted July 1, 2011 That's got to be hard. Perhaps she's missing you as much as you miss her, but this is her way of dealing with the separation? I'd send her a bunch of flowers in your situation, just as a gift. It might not get an instant response, but it's nice to be nice to your mum. Thank you very much BetterDeal... That's actually a really fabulous idea. She loves flowers. Even if it doesn't get me the desired response, I'm sure it'll make her day.
betterdeal Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 Exactly! The best way to get a friend is to be one
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