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Mothers play an important role in an individual's life, but some have mommy issues due to a lack of affection and improper treatment. Thus, those who have strained maternal relationships often expect their romantic partner to fulfill the needs their mothers could not.
fizkes / Getty Images Do you have a strained or complicated relationship with your mother? Maybe difficulties from childhood carried over into your adult relationships, setting the stage for complications with romantic partners or your own children. People often call these difficulties “mommy issues.” While the term itself may sound a little cringeworthy, it does describe some very real distress. Many experts would argue that your mother is the most important figure of your early childhood. If she abused you, manipulated you, or failed to provide essential emotional support, the psycho...