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eb1209
23211 posts
3/19/2009 4:24 am
My Number One Rival....

...This is the first time I am talking about it openly here at FFF...And I know, in the past, I have mentioned about just how my only / wanted to get out of our house and live on his own, not to be simply independent, but to be free from house rules...He was still a when he reunited with me here in TX, and as a loving parent, I only want the best for him, and it comes with rules...So, right after he passed the RN-licensure, he got himself a job and took off!

...But little did I mention that there is this SPECIAL GIRL in his life who's the culprit and wants him for herself, whenever she wants to, and in her own terms... She could not stay beyond midnight while my kiddo was with me, she could not display anything "unacceptable", nor show any kind of control for my while he was under my roof, for obvious reasons: MY HOUSE, MY RULES...Would you believe, at that time, early in the morning, she would be at our house ringing our doorbell, panicky, just because my turned off his cellphone? Would you believe my , could not even go with me to attend important gatherings because either she is jealous of me, or jealous that he would be with other girls?The solution, she had to tag-along! Would you believe that she wouldn't want my to eat the food that I prepared only because she brought him food from outside?...Well, you better believe it, because that's the way things were...while he was with me...

...Now, things are different. Although they are not living together, he has his own place, and they have more privacy and freedom to run their lives as they please.. They maybe acting like CAT and for the most part, but they are growing together and learning more responsibilities. Pretty soon, she will be a nurse too. And I am the type of a mother who wants to see her happy. And he is happy with her...That's all that matters to me...Is she still my number one rival? I would say yes to that, but only because WE BOTH LOVE THE SAME MAN...Other than that, I am thankful that she makes him happy...As it is, ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR...


Just call me ELZ


luv_a_fair 54F
4621 posts
3/19/2009 5:53 am

elz...

i understand how it feels...the difference is my son's ex and present gf's are all scared of me...i can be a real witch with just a look...

he is to me the only man i may not love for the rest of his life but whom i will surely love for the rest of my mine...


This is ME...I don't need your approval...


awful63 61F

3/19/2009 8:56 am

hehehehehe...maybe i will feel the same as yours when the time comes that my only son will introduce me the girl of his life... hehehe for now, i am enjoying his company

A healthy friendship changes and grows ‒ i.e. it is dynamic. How do we know if it is alive or not? It must be growing and changing constantly. A healthy friendship will encourage personal growth as well as allow both parties to explore safely with new ideas and experiences.


awful63 61F

3/19/2009 8:59 am

    Quoting luv_a_fair:
    elz...

    i understand how it feels...the difference is my son's ex and present gf's are all scared of me...i can be a real witch with just a look...

    he is to me the only man i may not love for the rest of his life but whom i will surely love for the rest of my mine...

hahahahahaha... teach me how to be a real witch Liz so that when that time comes, i know what to do with my son's girl...lol... actually, just the thought of it, am a very jealous mom! lol

A healthy friendship changes and grows ‒ i.e. it is dynamic. How do we know if it is alive or not? It must be growing and changing constantly. A healthy friendship will encourage personal growth as well as allow both parties to explore safely with new ideas and experiences.


eb1209

3/19/2009 10:43 am

    Quoting luv_a_fair:
    elz...

    i understand how it feels...the difference is my son's ex and present gf's are all scared of me...i can be a real witch with just a look...

    he is to me the only man i may not love for the rest of his life but whom i will surely love for the rest of my mine...

Liz, I guess, there's no perfect in-laws or future in-laws to be relationships, but I try to be fair. Even if I don't feel strongly for the girl, for as long as they are happy and are learning the ropes in life, It's fine by me. If they need my help, I will extend it, but if they choose to handle things, themselves, that's fine as well. My responsibility as a mom is over since he turned 21. He has the right to run his own life..and I will always respect that...

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

3/19/2009 10:46 am

    Quoting awful63:
    hehehehehe...maybe i will feel the same as yours when the time comes that my only son will introduce me the girl of his life... hehehe for now, i am enjoying his company
Weather-weather lang yan, Pangga. Some start early, some are late bloomers...It's but a good idea to enjoy our kids while they're still willing to hide under our skirts or still needs us.

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

3/19/2009 10:49 am

    Quoting awful63:
    hahahahahaha... teach me how to be a real witch Liz so that when that time comes, i know what to do with my son's girl...lol... actually, just the thought of it, am a very jealous mom! lol
You know, that's a normal reaction my dear, specially if it's the first time for us. But, We cannot keep our children forever. They have to grow and live their own lives (and sometimes, it's not the way we want it for them)

Just call me ELZ


bebong2005 56F
9764 posts
3/19/2009 5:56 pm

i remember the first time i saw my son with a girl. i came home from work and i found him on the sofa watching tv, his head on the lap of the girl and she was caressing/scratching his head or something.
it hurts! i i was the one who used to do that

but nothing compares with the panic i felt when my daughter first came home with a boy and he touched her shoulder in front of me. i thought i was ready to commit mrder! if it wasn't for my son, i'm pretty sure i would have done something i will regret later on.

~ Jolielaide


eb1209

3/19/2009 7:11 pm

    Quoting bebong2005:
    i remember the first time i saw my son with a girl. i came home from work and i found him on the sofa watching tv, his head on the lap of the girl and she was caressing/scratching his head or something.
    it hurts! i i was the one who used to do that

    but nothing compares with the panic i felt when my daughter first came home with a boy and he touched her shoulder in front of me. i thought i was ready to commit mrder! if it wasn't for my son, i'm pretty sure i would have done something i will regret later on.
Bebz, WE, mothers all feel that at least for a brief period of time. I am quite liberal in terms of my son having a GF..What scared me at that time was that, for sure their intimacy might have an "unexpected outcome", and I didn't want my only child to be in a compromising situation where he has to take responsibility when in reality, he is not prepared emotionally and financially as yet...Now, I can take a deep breathe..He'll be able to support not only himself, but a family even in the near future...Thanks for sharing your experiences, Bebz, and good to see you here...

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

3/20/2009 3:32 am

    Quoting  :

Oh no! ..Not yet!...I guess, they will have to wait till both of them are really stable...They still live separate lives, and she is still to graduate in Nursing this Fall...I'd say, they'll be ready in couple of years or so...Godwilling..Thanks for the visit, Trish!

Just call me ELZ


jane82 110F

3/22/2009 8:03 am

I see , so this is why mom asks for more hugs, kisses and affection.
She likes to be constantly reassured because she knows that she has to share me now with a man.

How are you Ate Elz?



within each one of us, and let it begin with me (and each one of us)..one breath at a time.


jane82 110F

3/22/2009 8:04 am

I could see the resemblance between you and your son from your pic.



within each one of us, and let it begin with me (and each one of us)..one breath at a time.


eb1209

3/22/2009 7:19 pm

    Quoting jane82:
    I see , so this is why mom asks for more hugs, kisses and affection.
    She likes to be constantly reassured because she knows that she has to share me now with a man.

    How are you Ate Elz?
you're right, Janey....Mom needs to be reassured of a big space in your heart..

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

3/22/2009 7:20 pm

    Quoting jane82:
    I could see the resemblance between you and your son from your pic.
He's being chased by girls too!

Just call me ELZ


haliparotski 60F

3/24/2009 6:25 pm

Is the feeling for daughters the same as with sons?i mean just curious coz i have 3 girls,2 both finished their college(not like the pasaway mom.lol)and the youngest a 3rd year nursing student.I left them 15 years ago in the care of my very loving relatives(my side) for their future and i got my very wish which is their college degrees.I'm pretty mellow about rules but if they break it..no turning back.I have set a rule too and they knows the limitation.One thing is,it's hard to be a mother if you are away.


eb1209

3/24/2009 7:10 pm

    Quoting haliparotski:
    Is the feeling for daughters the same as with sons?i mean just curious coz i have 3 girls,2 both finished their college(not like the pasaway mom.lol)and the youngest a 3rd year nursing student.I left them 15 years ago in the care of my very loving relatives(my side) for their future and i got my very wish which is their college degrees.I'm pretty mellow about rules but if they break it..no turning back.I have set a rule too and they knows the limitation.One thing is,it's hard to be a mother if you are away.
Thank you for posting, but I think, it is different with girls...I mean, if you have girls...You only get jealous if your girls don't appreciate you anymore, and I think, it is only the first daughter or son who'll give us that kind of jealous feelings..There's always the first time, they say...I feel you as you feel me...We both know how it is or was to be away from our loved ones..Take care!

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

3/29/2009 3:33 am

    Quoting  :


How about your Meliza, CAT?


Just call me ELZ


eb1209

3/29/2009 10:34 am

    Quoting  :

Marriage is not easy, and my kid knows about that...I don't blame them to just enjoy their company...They're still young anyway...

Just call me ELZ