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Originally Posted by magicalprince
There's a concept called emotional/covert incest, a parent/child dynamic doesn't have to be overtly incestuous to be emotionally exploitative. Because you've mentioned feeling disgust towards your mother and you're questioning is it her/is it me, I'm guessing you might find this topic relatable.
Actually here's an article from this very same website which might be a starting point: Emotional Incest: When Is Close Too Close?
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I'm leaning towards this as your concern, as well.
Trust your gut instincts as it's there to help you. You're also approaching 30 years so if you're still feeling repulsed and uncomfortable around your mom, pay attention.
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.. like asking to watch her do yoga or zumba moves, watch her belly because she lost some pounds or lets me know whenever she gained some. Tells me that she loves wearing a sweater of mine or stares at me. Things that feel out of place.
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Yep.. sounds odd. She's having you focus on her body, as a boyfriend/husband might. Wearing your sweater? Crossing boundaries, again. She's not your girlfriend.
Is she still married? Where's your dad in all this?