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Mama’s Boys Are

The Real Deal

By Ola‑Oluwa Osidele

What exactly does it mean to be is something we can all agree open the door for you, pull up a
a mama’s boy? Forget about the on. He will always treat you like a chair before you sit, and tend to
misconceptions for one second lady and with respect and dignity. your every need.
and walk with me on this journey What more can a woman ask for?
of enlightenment. What is wrong He will be completely open with
with a man having a healthy bond Family comes first to him and he you, exactly how his mom taught
with his mom? Being born and will ensure that his family is well
raised in this type of relationship taken care of. Whereas some men
means he will be able to take all can neglect their family unit, trust
those positive virtues into being that your mama’s boy will do no Every woman
the husband you desire. Let me such thing. His mother has taught wants a man that’s
break it down. him well.
sensitive towards her

Every woman wants a man When it comes to gifts and feelings and needs
that’s sensitive towards her surprises you know he has
feelings and needs and who is got your back. Valentine’s day, and who is better
better equipped to do this than a your birthday, Christmas will equipped to do this
mama’s boy? The nurturing love be holidays to look forward to than a mama’s boy?
from his mom has made him the because he knows a woman’s
ultimate shoulder to cry on. He worth! These things are priceless
will never let you down and will in any relationship and can be
obviously be a great listener. the cornerstone for building him to be. Those values never
something truly real. leave an individual and you will
He is the ultimate feminist, always come to appreciate his honesty.
championing women’s causes He is also a gentleman and we Truth is there is no better man to
and fighting for what is right. All all now that these days chivalry date or marry than a mama’s boy. I
men should be feminists and that is not what it used to be. He will say this beating my chest!

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