We all know that one friend that is a typical mama’s boy. And usually, he is proud to say it! Whether you want to admit it or not, some of us are true mommy’s girls as well. I can proudly admit that. She is the one woman that can’t be brought down by anyone. Situations might get tough and tensions may be high, but all mothers out there seem to know how to handle them, not just my own. Yeah, this sounds super sappy, but it’s true! A mother truly knows best.
I believe we can all do a better job of recognizing and acknowledging the efforts that our mothers deserve. Now is the time to show some appreciation and realize that our mothers always have our backs. Even if you aren’t a mama’s girl like I am, it’s always nice once in a while to share the love. Mothers listen, argue, comfort, discipline, laugh at and with you, and most of all, love YOU.
Here are 4 things mothers have all the wisdom in:
1. Relationships. Ladies and even gentleman, you might feel embarrassed going to your mom for relationship advice; any normal human being does not want their mom lecturing them about why they shouldn’t have sex with that random at a party or why you should dump your loser significant other. However, she has been around a lot longer than any of your friends have been (not calling your mom out on her age, or anything), but she just has. She has dealt with the unfortunate heartbreaks, the two-year relationships, and, most importantly, raising you. Everyone else you might be asking for advice from sees a biased opinion because they are usually on your side. Your mom has a totally different perspective to add in. It is always worth a shot to talk to her. But when it boils down to certain things, what your mother has to say might not be what you want to hear. Just remember, she is only looking out for your happiness. So do not be afraid to ask for advice when it comes to your half-committed boyfriend.
2. Your Body. Growing up, you’re told, “Eat your veggies, they are good for you.” That statement should never be forgotten. When your mom shoved those nasty Brussel sprouts down your throat as a child, you might have hated her, but you better be thanking her today because she set you up for success. As a teenage girl in college, on a budget less than the average human, I always want to go for the cheap Sorrento’s pizza or the Mickey D’s on Forbes. But then I think back to my mom advocating the 5 main food groups. Obviously I DID NOT care what I ate when I was ten, but, uh hello ladies, we all know we don’t have those metabolisms anymore (I eat one slice of pizza and my pants pop a button, I wish I was kidding). Today, my mom is still lecturing, or suggesting, recipes to make on a low budget that will reverse the Freshman 15 effect. To all the freshman out there, the Freshman 15 is a real thing. Avoid it. Do everything in your power to eat healthy. Your mom can also back me up on that fact. Eating healthy and staying on top of working out is just better for your mental health, so DO IT. Your mom will be proud of you.
3. Your Mental Health. When you call your mom and she can hear in your voice that you are stressed, listen to her when she says to relax. You need to relax about whatever is consuming your mind. Your mom may be the one person that knows you better than you do, so just listen. Appreciate when she says to get a good night’s rest because we all know that that rarely happens in college. She would never steer you wrong when it comes to your mental health and safety. Your mother seems to know that no matter what is going on in life, the most important thing is your good health and stability, so when she says to take it easy, just listen. It definitely could not hurt. She is also great for a little pick-me-up, so when you are feeling down, just find comfort in her.
4. Friendships. Things could get a little awkward when you have that huge fight on a Saturday night with your bestie. To make things even worse, you always go to that friend for advice. What do you do now? The perfect solution would be to talk to your mom. I always remember my mom telling me, “She seems like bad news,” when I would bring some of my friends around my house, and more times than not, she would be correct. Your mom has that sixth sense when it comes to relationships, so utilize it. Who knows, you may even find that she is more helpful than you expected.
The last thing to remember about mothers is that they are human, too. They might seem like they are invincible, but every once in a while, they would like some reassurance that they are successfully caring and looking out for you. They would love that “how is your day going” text to put a smile on their faces. Some of us just need to be there for our mothers like they would be there for us. At the end of the day, all you have to do is say thank you.