Ladies -- Is/was your mother your best friend?

[Miss Bobbie]

I've known of women who say their moms are their best friend. Is that common?

[HappyRain]

Well my parents are my only friends. So, that's true for me. But only after I was grown lol We jokes around, and act sill alot.

[Amisi]

My mother was definitely not my best friend. We had no real relationship whatsoever.

I'm changing that with my daughter. We are very open with one another, very close. I hope this remains as she grows into adulthood (she is a teenager now).

[fleetiebelle]

I have a great relationship with my mom. She'd do anything for me (and vice versa) but I wouldn't say she's my friend; she's my mom. I wonder if this is more the case with younger mothers--my mom had me when she was almost 40.

[CarolinaPig]

It is not true with me.

I think it is common enough that I am not surprised when another woman tells me that but I don't think it is like 50/50 common.

[Mattie]

I love my mother. But, to me a best friend is somebody I can say anything, or discuss any subject with. At 86, there are certain things that would cause my mother to cringe if I were to mention them. So no, she is in the revered role of mother, and my best friends are separate. That is probably to the benefit of all involved.

[apexgds]

Oh hell no. I love my mother, but if we weren't related, I doubt I would want to have anything to do with her.

[PinaCarlotta]

I love her, and we get along fine, but no. I wouldn't tell her things that one could tell a best friend.

[HappyFarm34]

No way. Never was & never will be. I don't even like my mother

[Miss Bobbie]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels that way. Thanks!