I love my mom. I do. It's just that sometimes I wish my mom acted more like my mom. But more often, I get somebody else's mom. Or a commercial. I don't feel like I get honest answers or opinions from my mom.
I think it has to do with fear. I think my mom is often afraid of saying the wrong thing, so instead she says what she hears on TV or the news:
"House hunters says you should use neutral tones."
I'm sure this is fine advice, but it excludes my opinion (I love bold colors) and my mom's opinion (I have no idea what it is).
The other night, on the phone, my mom said:
"Kelly says you have to show me your belly."
"Who's Kelly?"
"You know, the one who cuts my hair."
I knew my mom wanted to see my belly, so I understood her request. But I really wish her desires didn't need to come through her barber.
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