Mothers that are toxic raise their sons to blind to their faults, overly attached, and feel responsible for their feelings. Son’s that have healthy relationships with their mother may not believe everything their wife says, but they are able to consider her viewpoint and look at things objectively. If you feel very sensitive about your mother and can’t look at her behavior objectively, you are only proving your wife’s point, not your mother’s innocence. And further, it is a sign that you have enmeshment issues, and your marriage is in jeopardy. You need to work to break the enmeshment fast. Read books, and talk to a professional. I also have my Boundaries with Family of Origin course in my bio link if you’d like to learn from someone with 20+ years study and personal experience dealing with enmeshment and a difficult mother.
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