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grow and learn together? Leaving this issue unresolved can become detrimental to our relationship.

Next, what are some signs that you may have mommy issues? The signs for mommy issues show up differently in women and men. For women, some signs include low self esteem, difficulty trusting others, having very few friends who are women, wanting to do everything perfectly, avoiding anything that has to do with your mother and having difficulty setting boundaries. For men, some signs include needing to stay in contact with your mother, avoiding your mother, disrespecting women, feeling insecure and suspicious and cheating on partners.

Mommy issues tend to be passed down from generation to generation. According to Very Well Mind, the way that a mother treated her children is directly correlated to how her mother treated her. If the mother felt that their mother was accepting and supporting of them, they went on to form the same relationships with their children. The same can be said on the other side of the spectrum. If the mother felt her mother was overprotective, they end up being overprotective with their own children, forming insecure attachments.

Lastly, how can you heal from mommy issues? Jenni Jacobson says the first step is noticing that you have mommy issues. Some other ways you could begin to heal from this is by seeking social help, setting healthy boundaries with your mother, changing behavioral patterns in everyday life, cutting off unhealthy relationships, putting yourself first and more.

In my opinion, the most important thing for you to understand when going through this process is that you are not alone. Although your mother may not be in your corner, there are others out there who are.