Oh god please don't be one of [i]those[/i] moms. He's an adult. He's always gonna love you but he's not a little boy anymore. He wants to enjoy the company of people his own age. Let him.

If a father said that he could not let his daughter go and date guys...there would be weird vibes all around..just saying !

Would you get angry if he got married some day?

His father had YOU as a girlfriend. Was [i] his[/i] mom furious at you because of that?

With total respect, I think you may have answered your own question....................he's an adult. New priorities............

Most Mom's seem to have this issue. You've brought him up, taught him right from wrong, taught him how to be a good person and how to prosper in adult life. Soooooooooooo..........that's what he's about to do. A loosening of the reigns may be appropriate at this point.

He's got the basics...............he'll stumble and f*ck up every now and then - like we all did. That's how we grow.

The first time my son gave a present (plant,they grew at school) to a girl he liked , he had forgotten he promised to me , I had a pang of jealous, but I talked myself out of it.
What did we do, if not neglected, a little, our parents, when cupid struck?
Normal reaction just don't let it take over.

That is just normal. That is being human being. Law of attraction. We're born to love, be with someone if we want to. Sons shouldn't be forced to stay with mums if they don't want to. If your son is an adult let him be. Just support him. Never be possessive of him.

You should try to get over that or you may end up losing him completely. And it doesn't get any better the older they get. Kids grow up, they find love, they grow into their own lives, they need their parents less and less . It is the way of it. The hardest job of a parent is to raise their children to become strong and independent so they can leave us behind. Sorry.

He’s probably having sex with her too… so yeah more stuff you won’t be able to do together anymore. 😜

You have to let your kids go.

You should nip those feelings in the bud. Get counseling if you have to. They have the potential to damage your ties with your son, and that’s not what you want.

The parent-child bond is the only healthy personal relationship designed to grow towards [b]separation[/b].

Your role in his life is eventually going to be loving support. The "leading lady" role is destined to be someone else.

{@girlja] maybe it is time too loosen the apron strings and let your boy do his own thing . he will sadly finally find the right girl maybe this one and fly the nest

If they have that special relationship
miss my mom she has been gone for 44 years what I wouldn't get for one more hug

Dont know about the world, but thats very common in India. Cultural thing

When your sons grow up you have to realize that yes, will always consider them your little boy but they're an adult. I feel lucky my son comes over every Sunday night for dinner. His girlfriends..friends work..gets him all other times. Of course when a serious relationship happens. His significant other will accompany him. I'll be ok with that

My mom doesn't like any girl I've dated.

I have an adult son

Surely we can only guide / teach them as so what is right , they still have to learn about life and connections they make throughout their lives.

They will make mistakes , we must listen to those stories and allow them to correct themselves.

All we could do is support them.

Time to let go ...

Mom, this is a progression of life. He will always love you, but will meet that special person that captivates his focus!!

That explains the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law problem in India, lol.

Don't torture the poor girl and let your son go.

Maybe he had spent time with you in the past and now that he is occupied with something new, you are finding a new void to fill in and you are actually not jealous...

So let him explore his new world and ride a new bike... And time for you to find yourself a new [b]boyfriend[/b]? 😀😀

That's nothing new in Asia.

be happy he is happy

Indeed. Let the boy live

He's supposed to do that

This is called typical mind set of mother-in-law feel😀...but it happened before you get daughter-in-law 😀

Haha i dont know about all moms but i knew a lady once who got all jealous her son was spending time with his gf 😅

Mom's too get sentimental... and jealous.
And its indeed a private thing.

He likes her....so he would like to spend more time with her

Are you my MIL?

If not, please don't be like her. Js.

Jealousy killed the cat

Well uhm hes looking for somthing

How old are they

That's weird.

Yes dear

Back off!!

🤦‍♀️

He still needs to spend time with you!

This is him growing up….