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Old Aug 01, 2012, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Asiablue View Post
I didn't realise what is was until i read that article. My mother doesn't fit that particular description but she was very needy and relied on me a lot.

I'm interested to know if it's just people with " mommy-issues" that experience this yearning feeling? Or do people who never had a present father get the same feeling. Is this feeling specific to not getting something at an early age from our mothers?
For me I never felt attached to my mom but yearned to be attached. I was emotionally neglected. She always pushed me away unlike doting over me as the article talked about. My relationship with my dad was never good. I know he loves me but he never gave me the time of day or spent time with me. I've never felt compassion from him ever or my mother.

As for the mother vs father? Good question and I also wonder if it depends on the orientation of the child (boy vs. girl) and what relationship matters most... father to daughter vs. father to son etc..
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