By Wanique Block
There are many things that can be tolerated and compromised in romantic relationships, however, finding out that you’re involved with a mama’s baby can be quite daunting.
For those who are not aware, a mama’s baby is defined as any person who has an unhealthy dependence on their mothers. This usually occurs at an age when people are supposed to be independent and self-reliant.
In summary, mama’s boys and mama’s girls often consult and run every decision by their mothers, they tell their mothers everything and often expect their partners to be like their mothers, oh and let’s not forget the immaturity they possess.
To be clear there is a fine line between adoring the women that birthed you and being extremely co-dependent.
There’s nothing wrong with having a healthy relationship with your mother, if anything that’s very beautiful to see. However, it becomes extremely weird when mothers continuously enable their children’s co-dependency.
On Feel Good with Andy Maqondwana, Andy asks listeners about their experiences when they dated or married people who were certified mama’s babies.
In a voice note, one listener opens up about how she once dated a mama’s boy. She further notes that everything had to be the first run by her boyfriend’s mother.
“You back then I was dating this guy. So help me God! He was a mama’s boy. Everything had to be run by his mother, and she would provide feedback. I couldn’t say anything because I stayed in her back room”, she shared.
For more on this conversation listen to the Feel Good podcast with Andy Maqondwana:
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