A boyfriend's mom

My boyfriend and I have been together for 5 months now. But there is one thing that bug me constantly… His mom doesnt seem to like me. She keeps coming up with stuff that she hopes will keep us from spending so much time together. the most recent is making him pay $4000 dollars if he fails an exam. even though the exam only costs $150, she’s making him pay for the tuition even though all the money came from his grandparents who are loaded. What should I do?

Answer #1

His mom is probably being so difficult because she doesnt want to see her boy grow up. She wants him to be a child still, and she cant accept that he is getting older and more independant, so she will do wateva she can to make him not see you. sit down and talk to your boyfriend about it. Im sure he feels the same way- that his mum is being unfair. Because you have been going out with him for 5 months, you should be able to trust each other by now, so Im sure you can come up with some sort of comprimise.

Answer #2

she is just yelling b/c she cares. Messed up I know. But be nice and try to understand she doesnt want her little boy to mess up his life on a girl. Sounds like you are still young-under 25- and have a lot more ahead of your life Ignore is mothers issues Listen and nod when he vents– but do not comment Just repeat what he says like: Oh I guess you feel angry at her I am sorry you feel that way–then let him talk more. He doesnt want you to solve his problems just listen to them! best thing a person can do is not get involved, just listen listen listen listen dont let it get emotional- no drama!! Shes not your mom. he doesnt need his mom and g friend in a fight on top of grades and tuition issues Its his mother, would you “tell off” your own? I would never hear my children “tell me off” lol they do but they are 5 so its different lol Be the bigger smarter calmer person and focus on a new pair of shoes or that awesome night out when you really feel like venting to your boyfriend about his mother- a good person to vent to about this is your own mom. I bet she will listen and be there for you the right way you should be there for him

Answer #3

tell him to grow some balls and tell her to kiss his a$$, sorry to be so crude but ya gotta do what ya gotta do! even I knows that!

Answer #4

thats the thing … we have talked about it but he’s all about making his mom happy and he says he’s sick of her but he doesn’t say anything to her. he’s 19 and I just find it ridiculous that he doesn’t tell her off..

Answer #5

thank you! your advice really helps guys. especially brandinicole.

Answer #6

She’s probably jealous of your relationship with her son…

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