According to psychologist Olga Romaniv, “mama's boys” almost never separate from their parents and tend to shift the responsibility for any decisions onto them. Choosing such a man, a partner risks encountering manipulation and constant interference from his mother in their personal life. Three main signs of a “mama's boy”: 1. **Frequent mentions of mother.** The man refers to his mother in almost every conversation, even in everyday situations, such as cooking. 2. **Justification of any behavior of the mother.** Any criticism of the mother is perceived as an exaggeration, and arguments boil down to the fact that she has “more experience.” 3. **Passing responsibility to the mother.** Even simple household decisions—from grocery shopping to changing curtains—are controlled by the mother, sometimes while living together, sometimes from a distance. Romaniv notes that it is almost impossible to re-educate a “mama's boy,” so it is better to recognize such traits in advance to avoid problems in relationships.