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Do Tell: What Did Your Mother Teach You About Respect?
"Respect" isn't just an awesome song by Aretha Franklin. It's a seemingly simple word loaded with meaning, from showing respect for our elders to seeking respect at work to demanding respect in relationships. In the Respect Campaign of the Family Violence Prevention Fund, it means respecting yourself and your loved ones in order to avoid resorting to violence or emotional abuse.
You Asked: His Mother Is Trying to Control Him!
Dear Sugar,
My boyfriend and I have been going out for four years; since I was 20. Despite working full time, he still lives at home with his mother who is very controlling, and in turn, he lets her treat him that way. The problem is he can't say no to her.
Dear Poll: Who Do You Turn to First?
Since life isn't always wine and roses, we all need someone to turn to when the going gets tough. Sixty percent of you still turn to your mom, like me, but I'm sure a lot of you also turn to your significant other when you need comfort, support, or even just a voice of reason. Of course, our moms are irreplaceable, but when you're in a relationship that special someone can easily become your new go-to person during a time of crisis.
You Asked: My Mother Won't Help Me
Dear Sugar,
My parents are divorced and I've lived in my mother's house for most of my life. I'm currently a student at a very prestigious college. My mom has never fulfilled her responsibilities as a mother.
Relationship Protocol: Is He Set in His Mother's Ways?
After hearing stories from my married friends about their husbands, I realize how many men are stuck in their mother's ways! It may be endearing for a guy to be a mama's boy, but it can seem a little childish to demand that something be done a particular way for no reason other than, "that's how my mom did it." Does your significant other act this way?
Group Therapy: I'm Concerned About My Mom's Weight
My mom is overweight from a combination of stress, my dad's bout with alcohol, and her laziness about preparing healthy meals. As her daughter, I'm concerned for her health. Everyone in my family is on a path for better habits but her.
True Confession — I Like Being a Stay-at-Home Mom!
Weigh in and tell us if you forgive or not forgive this True Confession.
"I hate that I have to defend my decision to be a stay-at-home mom. My friends and family think I just sit around and do nothing all day.
What Traits Do You Share With Your Mom?
Even if you try to avoid it, you’re going to pick up some traits from your mom. From the way they hold their teacups to how they handle confrontations, moms pass down their tried and true ways of being women in this world. While there may be some bad habits we’d rather avoid, for the most part, the similarities we share with our mothers really are something special.
What Are You Getting Your Mom For Mother's Day?
Since Mother’s Day is all about showing our moms how much they mean to us, giving a thoughtful gift is really important. Unfortunately, even if we know all the things our mothers love most, coming up with something original and meaningful can be incredibly tricky. I always find that finding something you can do together — like concert tickets, spa treatments, or a home-cooked meal — is a great gift for this particular occasion.
Who's Your Favorite Celebrity Mama's Boy?
Since Mother's Day is fast approaching, I thought it would be fun to talk about men and their mothers! There's nothing more attractive than a man who knows how to treat a woman, and I think his mother has a lot to do with that. With so many leading men in Hollywood who love their mamas, tell me, who's your favorite celebrity mama's boy?
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