What do you think?

Question

Ok i'm 18 years old. My Mom hasn't hugged me in ages. We've had a hard time with our relationship. Well today we were going to test drive a potential car for me and she went to give me a hug. At first i didn't know what she was doing and i backed away but then she explained that she realizes that we haven't been hugging for a long time and we really should. What do you think? Cool or what?

Answer 1

thats great,it sounds like a new beginning be open to her hugs and give them back too

Answer 2

Very cool! I am 28 years old, and male.

I went thru the same thing in my late teens, where my parents and I weren't always on the same page. I think that is common actually. What you experienced is the cool part of being young. You are about to hit the age where your mom will become less of a mom and more of a friend. Congrats! You are growing up.

Cherish the time you have with them. I spent my 23rd birthday at my father's funeral.

Answer 3

All relationships go through ups and downs. I know my relationship with my parents went downhill when I was in my teens. It sounds like she realizes your relationship has changed and not for the better. I still hug my Mom (although I didn't that much when I was going through puberty) and I'm 38.

Answer 4

Take it from someone who doesn't have a good relationship with there mother. I wish I did. I think that if your mom is willing to put in the effort to repair your relationship you at least owe it to her to try as well. Working relationships is a two way street. Good Luck and I hope it works out well

Answer 5

i had a similar experience with my father when i was 15 or 16. he was working on his truck and offered me a candy bar to try start to reconnect with me. Not understanding his intentions and being picky about eating junk food i declined and walked away without thinking about. Out of the corner of my eye when i was almost completely away i saw him throw the candy down and i then realized what was going on. i just didn't realize how distant our relationship had gotten

Answer 6

It's hard. I have an emotional estrange relationship with my mom. Even though we see each other everyday and as a person I like her but as a mother daughter relationship we lack affection. You need to decide for yourself what kind of relationship you want to have with her. Don't just let her decide. Take it slow if you need to. Good Luck.

Answer 7

i think it is great and you should walk up and give her a big ol hug all the time,there are kids out there that wish they had a mom to hug,don't always wait for the other person to make the frist move.

Answer 8

I'm sincerely happy for you. Kids need that affection and it's too bad you've had to live without it into your teenage years but I'm glad you're healing that void before it's too late. You and your mother both deserve props for recognizing the situation and doing something about it.

Answer 9

try to be more close to her.Ask her how did she spend her day,sometime spend some time with her,discuss with her about news,family,friends and also about you....After a while she will became a very care full and hugging mom

Answer 10

I think it's cool. I had to teach my mom and dad how to hug me. I would die if my kids didn't hug me. They know it's important to me and now it's important to them. Give your mom a break, she's trying to change. You can help her along by talking to her and hugging her first sometimes. She'll love it. Good Luck!