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HappyGirl, 17

Hey, so I need some advice. My mom is somewhat obese, and well, she gets really jealous. I have my boyfriend's mom as a friend on Facebook, and she has pictures of her and her family. My mom looked at her pictures and started comparing herself to my boyfriend's mother. My boyfriend's mother is slim, and my mom was all saying that she wishes she could be skinny too. Then she started saying how my boyfriend's mother must be a snob, and started assuming things. She was being so judgmental when she hasn't even met his mom or even talked to her at all when I know that she is a nice person. Please tell me how to get my mom to stop obsessing over this, and be happy just the way she is, because she is perfect just the way she is.

Whats it Mean ?

  • HappyGirl, you're in quite a difficult situation.
  • Continue to let your mom know that you love her unconditionally.
  • Maybe your mom feels insecure and thinks she is going to lose you to your boyfriend's mom. Try to remind her that no one can replace her. Your mom must love you very much and by your writing it is clear you love her very much too.
  • Maybe when the time is right you can invite both ladies to lunch so that you can all interact.
  • Perhaps if they spent some time together your mom's view of your boyfriend's mother would change.
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