Ladies, are you like your mother? Or are you completely different?
By artistry
@artistry (4151)
United States
October 26, 2009 8:25pm CST
Do you and your mother think alike? Do you do things, the way your mother would do them? What was the best lesson your mom taught you?
8 responses
@mashiuwsan (154)
• Philippines
30 Oct 09
I'd like to think that I am not like my mom cause I want to be the tough strong type but my mom is very nice to everyone and rarely gets angry and I think it kinda grew in me cause that's the way she raised me and now I find it hard to demand or get mad at people even if I really needed to
@artistry (4151)
• United States
1 Nov 09
...Hi mashiuwsan, It's interesting because my mom was the same way, very gentle soul, and as nice as could be. But I modeled myself after my aunt, who was a stronger, not as gentle a soul as my mom. I felt that being too nice to people would have them using and and abusing you, I still think that is true. We need all kind of people I guess, the gentle and the other kind. 
Take care.
Take care.
@jerimiyah (232)
• Philippines
1 Nov 09
i am more of a mother at times especially if im with my siblings. i am pretty much feel like a little girl when im with my husband though.
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@artistry (4151)
• United States
5 Nov 09
...Hi jerimiyah, Glad to hear from you. It sounds as if you modeled after your mom, in being motherly to your sisters and or brothers, you are probably the oldest child, in the family, although I could be wrong. It's great to be pampered by your significant other as well, it's a protective thing, which is good. Take care.
@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
27 Oct 09
not at all. im totally different from my mom. my mom never wanted kids and showed me no love. but i live for my kids. always have they know im crazy loving them
she was a woman that thought of nothing but beauty and money. i think of comfort in dress if you dont like my looks you dont have to look
she did teach me 2 things. one, always love your kids and let them know it. two, she used to tell me dont trust anyone, including me
so, its made me pretty leery of peoples true intentions toward me.
she was a woman that thought of nothing but beauty and money. i think of comfort in dress if you dont like my looks you dont have to look she did teach me 2 things. one, always love your kids and let them know it. two, she used to tell me dont trust anyone, including me so, its made me pretty leery of peoples true intentions toward me.@artistry (4151)
• United States
29 Oct 09
...Hi bunnybon7, Your comments seem to let us know that we can get lessons, not only from what people tell us, but also from what they do or don't do. Lessons are learned in many ways. My mom was not that affectionate, because her dad was not a very warm person as I understand it, he took care of his wife and children, but don't look for any hugs and kisses. My sister who has children did the same as you, gave her children a lot of love. We need emotional support in this world, it can be very cold sometimes. 
Take care.
Take care.
@doormouse (4599)
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27 Oct 09
i'm not like my mum,but my daughter is,they both have stupid blonde moments and laugh at things that are'nt funny
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@jashoaf (296)
• United States
27 Oct 09
I am completely different than my mother. It took years to understand her. She was always so patient with people, always willing to give them the benefit of the doubt and believe the best about them. I have tried all my life to follow that example and am somewhat successful. I thank her for that.
She had the most estraordinary love for God, a simple faith that encouraged her no matter what. I am like her in that regard, and would have to say that is my most important lesson that I learned from her.
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@artistry (4151)
• United States
28 Oct 09
....Hi jashoaf, All of us are complex people, some more complex than others. There are things that I only recently learned about my mother, that enlightened me further about her character. My mom, as well was a deeply spiritual person. I do think her children benefited from her spirituality. She sang in the church choir faithfully.
Thanks so much for sharing about your mom, she sounds like a strong, very enduring woman. You were blessed to have her as your mother. Take care.
@Picquarian (724)
• United States
12 Jan 10
My mother and I are like night and day. No two people could be any more different.
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@artistry (4151)
• United States
13 Jan 10
.....Hi there Picquarian, It can certainly be that way. As I get older
I find that I am beginning to look more like my mother, but as for disposition, my mother and I were totally different. I think that when I was in my teens I tended to be like my mom, very quiet and reserved. But as I grew older I came out of my shell, and loved to debate issues, my mom would never engage in anything controversial, she was the nicest person. I like a verbal thug of war, don't ask me why. "o) Thanks for your response. Take care.
@mods196621 (3652)
• Philippines
27 Oct 09
We have a different views in life. I think in a modern way style of living on how we make a family happy. Because I know that being happy is not rely only to what we achieve but what I really feel inside. Like in relationship the most important into it is the feelings. Well my mother has a different thought about this she consider what people says regarding about the reputation of the family. In this matter we really far. But we are look alike. have a nice day!
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@artistry (4151)
• United States
27 Oct 09
...Hi mods196621, In spite of the fact that we are children of our parents, we
are all individuals. So sometimes we are like our moms or dads and sometimes, the children are entirely different. Genes would be be an interesting subject to study.
To me it is all random, but then again I think it may not be random at all. You mom seems to have a great belief in tradition, and from what you say she did not want people saying negative things about the family, which was important to her. Understandable. Thanks for sharing. Take care.
it is all random, but then again I think it may not be random at all. You mom seems to have a great belief in tradition, and from what you say she did not want people saying negative things about the family, which was important to her. Understandable. Thanks for sharing. Take care.
@JodiLynn (1417)
• United States
27 Oct 09
My mother and I are very much alike. We look alike (as does my oldest daughter), we cook alike (she taught all of us to cook), we sleep alike (on our right sides w/ one foot out), we politic alike. My mother is wise, so I look to her for advice on a multitude of issues. In fact, just this week, I once more called her looking to relieve pain for my youngests impacted wisdom teeth (all 4 pulled out yesterday!). She came through spectacularly, with even the dentists complimenting her medicinal skills! Very rarely do I call a doctor, when I know Mom has better medicine in her vast memory. Her being a depression era baby has impacted all of to this day. Mom recycled before recycling was cool
My Grandmother had a saying for personal prosperity..."Buy a tavern! When times are good, people drink to celebrate, when times are hard, they drink to commiserate. Owning the source of both brings prosperity!"
I don't own a tavern.... YET 
My Grandmother had a saying for personal prosperity..."Buy a tavern! When times are good, people drink to celebrate, when times are hard, they drink to commiserate. Owning the source of both brings prosperity!"
I don't own a tavern.... YET 1 person likes this
@artistry (4151)
• United States
27 Oct 09
...Hi JodiLynn, Your comment was a pleasure to read. You mom sounds like a gem and probably your very best friend, or maybe the second best. Thank you so much for sharing. I totally like your grandmother's advice, and she is right on the mark. The tavern is like a second doctor's office, often the medicine inside takes care of what ails you. Take care.
Take care.