Did you grow up without a mother or mother figure in your life, or did you always have a complicated relationship with your mother? Have you always felt like your relationship with your mother or lack of a mother figure in your life has affected your other relationships? Have people accused you of having “mommy issues,” and you are starting to wonder if they are right?
As most people know, your parents are probably the most influential people in your life as you grow up, and that applies to whether they are a positive or negative influence. If they are abusive, unable or unwilling to provide the necessary emotional support, or cause deeply rooted psychological issues, it can definitely affect you for the rest of your life. Especially in intimate relationships with your other family members, your children, and significant others.
Take this 'How to Tell if I Have Mommy Issues' quiz today to find out if you have mommy issues.
1. Have you had arguments with your romantic partner in the past about performing more household chores?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Sometimes
2. Do you struggle with trusting your partner?
A. Yes, always
B. Most of the time
C. Sometimes
3. Do you have poor boundaries when it comes to relationships?
A. Most of the time
B. Sometimes
C. No
4. Do you feel the need for guidance when it comes to making decisions?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. No
5. Do you tend to shy away from any type of serious commitment or does commitment make you feel uncomfortable?
A. Sometimes
B. Yes
C. Not really
6. Do you have a habit of dating people who treat you similarly to how your mother treated you?
A. Sometimes
B. Most of the time
C. Not really
7. Do you have any discomfort when it comes to emotional intimacy with your partner?
A. Sometimes
B. Most of the time
C. Not really
8. Do you have a strong need for affection and approval?
A. Yes, always
B. Not really
C. Sometimes
9. Do you have a difficult time showing affection or rapid shifts in your need for affection vs. not wanting any?
A. Not really
B. Yes, always
C. Sometimes
10. Do you seem to have extreme sensitivity to real or perceived criticism?
A. Yes
B. Most of the time
C. Not really
11. Have you ever been in an emotionally abusive relationship?
A. Yes, I have experienced emotional abuse in a past relationship
B. No, I have never been in an emotionally abusive relationship
C. I am not sure if I have been in an emotionally abusive relationship
12. Do you have a tendency to prioritize your partner's needs over your own?
A. Yes, frequently
B. Sometimes, depending on the situation
C. No, I prioritize my own needs before my partner's
13. Have you ever cheated on a romantic partner?
A. Yes, I have cheated in the past
B. No, I have never cheated on a romantic partner
C. I am not sure if I have cheated on a romantic partner
14. Do you have a fear of abandonment in relationships?
A. Yes, frequently
B. Sometimes, depending on the situation
C. No, I do not have a fear of abandonment in relationships
15. Have you ever experienced trauma or abuse in a past relationship?
A. Yes, I have experienced trauma or abuse in a past relationship
B. No, I have never experienced trauma or abuse in a past relationship
C. I am not sure if I have experienced trauma or abuse in a past relationship.
