Mama's Boys and Daddy's Girls

What do Douglas MacArthur , Franklin D Roosevelt , Harry Truman and Frank Lloyd Wright all have in common?
They were all 'mama's boys'(technically called "mammothrepts")
Throughout their lifetimes , these men maintained exceptionally close contact with their mothers .While they led their country's military , presided in the land's highest office , and created architectural masterpieces , they sustained an unusually tight allegiance to their mothers.

At the turn of the 20th century , Freudian psychoanalysts warned that overprotective mothers could cause seriuous developmental problems in their sons.In 1942 , novelist and social critic Philip Wylie published "Generation Of vipers" , the book that derided and ridiculed the role of mothers and coined the term 'momism'.Because of Wylie'swork , the expression "mama's boy" took on an even more derogatory connotation.To this day , many people believe that a mama's boy is overprotected , spoiled and unable to think for himself.Consequently , women tend to fear getting involved with a mama's boy.

We could also ask what Pinky MacArthur , Sara Roosevelt ,Martha Truman , and Anna Wright have in common .Yes , they were the mothers of the famous mama's boys listed earlier, but they were also daddy's girls , women who had extraordinarily close relationships with their fathers.In an age when women weren't allowed to excel in most fields , these strong women had to sublimate their ambitions ; they succeeded vicariously through their famous sons.

The study of "daddy's girls" is a relatively new area of research .Studies indicate that many females who use Dad as a mentor have learned the culturally masculine stereotypes associated with achievement and may have a "leg up " in fields traditionally reserved for men.Perhaps because of this , marrying a daddy's girl can be a threatening event for many men.

We all fear the prospect of getting into a relationship with mama's boys and daddy's girls.
But all in all , let us consider the positive points of your relationships with mama's boys or daddy's girls.

1)    Mama's boys tend to revere their wives more than men who aren't close to their mothers.If   he remembers her birthday and calls her regularly , then you too will be the recipient of        similar benefits.

2)    When men are accustomed to talking things over with their moms , their communication        lines will probably be more open to other women in their lives , and that includes you.

3)     Mama's Boys are lovers of tradition .His mother will go out of her way to keep those  traditions alive .As a result , there will be less work for you over th eholidays because          his mama will do the most of it.

4)      Daddy's girls are used to a relationship of equals.In identifying with their fathers , they    have learned many of stereotypical masculine traits and can more easily see things    from a male point of view.

5)       Many daddy's girls are flexible.They 're into convenience , ease and simplicity , just like    a man.

6)         Daddy's girls aren't likely to crumble under pressure .they generally know what they want and they're willing to compete for it.They'll manage you ina way that makes   sense to you, so why not sit back and enjoy it ?

7)           Finally , the fact that a daddy's girl chooses you suggests that you have many of the    qualities she admires in her father.

                    So here's what you can do ,if you have fallen for a mama's boy or a daddy's girl , don't try to compete .Your best bet is to make friends with your mate's mom or dad.It is to your benefit to work with this bond rater than opposing it.Your relationship with your mate will be stronger if you learn to accommodate these people who are so special in your lover's eyes.