by Krystle Hernandez

Created on: March 20, 2009   Last Updated: April 27, 2009

When most mothers raise their sons, many of them hope that he will grow up to be kind, courteous, brave, and loving. As a result, caring mothers often do whatever is in their power to ensure that their sons respect women and act like gentlemen. Unfortunately, there does exist a certain percentage of mothers whose doting becomes overbearing, and these women often produce sons who, while courteous and sensitive, are also completely and utterly under their mothers' control. These are the dreaded "momma's boys."

In theory, dating a "momma's boy" is a fantastic idea. These men are often capable of understanding a woman's perspective in ways that other men who may not have such a close relationship with their mothers cannot. Unfortunately, the reality is that these men are simply too close with their mothers. So, what exactly are the reasons why you should keep your distance from a "momma's boy"?

Always Second Best

Many men with overbearing mothers feel that their mothers are the epitome of perfection. In other words, these men will frequently spend the entirety of their lives hoping to find someone that is a reflection of all the "wonderful" characteristics that their mothers possess. However, no matter how much another woman comes close to being like their mothers, "momma's boys" have only one number one woman in their lives: mom. As a result, women who become involved with men like this ultimately find themselves locked in a constant competition with their partner's mother and they frequently lose. No matter what, a bona fide "momma's boy" will choose his mother above all other women.

In a relationship, a man's loyalty should lie with his partner, particularly in terms of making joint decisions. When a "momma's boy" is involved in a relationship, he frequently turns to his mother for advice, rather than his partner. The result is that the woman involved in the relationship will often feel as though there is a third party involved, and in situations like these, the "third party" mother is always right.

Dependence

"Momma's boys" are also typically pampered by their doting mothers throughout their lives; therefore, when a "momma's boy" grows up, he often takes a back seat, hoping that another woman will fill his mother's shoes when it comes to caring for him. Consequently, these men sit passively on the sidelines while expecting their partners to do all of the "dirty work." A woman who finds herself in a relationship with a "momma's boy" often must undertake the cooking,

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