
By giving in on some occasions, you are more likely to earn credit with your mother.Remember, that you only want to bend on issues that aren't huge decisions affecting your future.

This may be the last thing you want to hear, but learning to pick your battles also means, at some point, you will actually take your mother's advice. You just need more space to grow into the person you want to be.īend - a little. Reassure her that you have and will always love her.

Distance can also be physical such as moving to a new city or coming home to visit her less often.When she inquires about a sensitive subject that you know she will be controlling about, gently tell her you would rather not talk about it. Emotional and psychological distance may consist of sharing less of your personal life with your mother, which gives her little opportunity to interfere.If your mom's excessive need for controlling is really troubling you, and she doesn't seem to be willing to change, it may be necessary for you to distance yourself from her for a while.
