How to Know You Are Dating a Momma’ s Boy

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Most women at one time or another dates a momma's boy. Some may even marry one stating later that they had no idea! Well, the time to find out if you are dating a momma’s boy is before you walk down the aisle so read on and see some signs of a momma’s boy.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Sense of humor
Keen sense of observation

Step 1

He is over 25 years old and still living at home.

Young, intelligent, good-looking men over 25 years old with a great job that is still living with their parents is a sign that you might be looking at a momma's boy. Find out for sure. Ask him why is it that he is still living at home. If he answers, “No reason to move.” Check! You just found the infamous momma's boy.
Step 2

Refuses to move out of mom's house.

No matter how much talking and reasoning you do, he tries to justify living at home with mom. The answer is always that momma needs him even though mom have a fulfilling life with her own friends. Check! You have definitely found yourself a momma's boy!
Step 3

Every question or answer has “Momma said” in it.

So you are trying to see what his thoughts are and you decide to play 20 questions. You ask him about his future plans - you know, where he would like to live or simply where he sees himself 5 years from now. The answer is “Momma said, I... ”. Check! Check! You have snagged yourself a momma’s boy.
Step 4

Momma is all up in your business.

He just got a big promotion, the one he has been waiting on and talking about. You decide to surprise him with a celebration with a few close friends and then in walks mother and son with the celebration already planned and invitations in hand. Check! Check! Double Check!! Yes, you got it. Looks like you got yourself a momma’s boy.
Step 5

Momma comes first – all of the time.

If you like the TV Show "Everybody Loves Raymond" and you notice similarities in your relationship – you said it. You are hooked up with the infamous "momma’s boy".
Step 6

Competing with mom for son's attention.

You feel like you are constantly competing with mother to be heard, seen - or just plain ‘recognized’ by the son. You heard it here first, girl. You snagged yourself a momma’s boy!
Step 7

Learn how to date a momma's boy. The article by MightyDreamer (see resource section for link) will tell you exactly how to date a momma's boy. Have Fun!

Comments

luv2blog said

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on 10/10/2008 Thanks you all for taking the article in the spirit meant - humor!! AbbyNormal - I agree. I definitely prefer a "momma's boy" over one with no respect. :-)

slphilbrick said

on 10/9/2008 Momma's boys....they're everywhere ! Good job !! :-)

cyclegirl98 said

on 10/9/2008 I have seen a few of these. Now what do you call a boy that won't leave his dad and step-mom's house?? I've seen a few of these too!

Susang6 said

on 10/9/2008 I think this is like being the only son of an Italian mother! great article can I link to one of my articles! I love this, its just so perfect.