How often should I be talking to my mom on the phone?
82%
Once a week
- Britt A., 24, from New York, NY
"Especially if you call her. Boys who do a mom check-in are sweetness." - Amy S., 23, from Chicago, IL
"Please not every day." - Jen G., 27, from Reston, VA
"Every few days is commendable. A guy who is close to his mom is usually respectful and has manners." - Sara K., 28, from Youngstown, OH
"You can tell a lot about a guy by how he treats his mom." - Kate B., 24, from Chicago, IL
"Just to check in. She's your mother." - Whitney R., 23, from Princeton, NJ
"I do not care." - Wendy F., 42, from Charleston, SC
"Every day would be a red flag." - Vida J., 26, from New York, NY
"I talk to mine at least that often." - Veronica C., 22, from San Diego, CA
"I mean, it's your one and only mom!" - Vanessa J., 26, from San Leandro, CA
"Depends, but every day is disturbing." - Tiffany D., 30, from San Diego, CA
"How you treat your mother shows how you treat women." - Susie J., 27, from Naples, Fl
"This shows me you care, and will show me care and respect too." - Stephanie S., 28, from New York, NY
"It’s nice to keep in touch" - Shannon H., 22, from New Orleans, LA
"It depends on your mother's sanity level." - Sarah C., 25, from New York, NY
"Just to check in. She's your mother." - Sara J., 22, from Carol Stream, IL
"Your mom should be in your life, just not running it." - Sandy T., 30, from Chicago, IL
"Why not? It's is your mom who I am sure will always be there for you." - Samantha C., 22, from Brooklyn, NY
"More often is a bit creepy." - Rosie D., 27, from Dallas, TX
"Sundays will do." - Renee L., 28, from New York, NY
"It's nice to check in and say hi." - Rebecca N., 23, from Los Angeles, CA
"At least once a month, but probably not daily." - Rachel U., 24, from New York, NY
"She should know what's going on in your life." - Priya M., 28, from Flushing, NY
"Family comes first." - Paula L., 26, from Miami, Florida
"I love when he loves his mom." - Miranda E., 30, from Chicago, IL
"That's how much I talk to mine." - Miana D., 31, from Chicago, IL
"Every day seems a little 'momma's boy' once you've grown up." - Mercedes T., 21, from New York, NY
"To check in." - Marisa Z., 25, from Brooklyn, NY
"Or whenever you want to. A good relationship with Mom is the sign of a great, great guy. Hands down." - Lucy M., 24, from New York, NY
"If you're talking to her everyday, I'm worried." - Luana S., 23, from Boston, MA
"You can talk to me more." - Lisa M., 25, from New York, NY
"Mama's boy=unattractive. Misogynistic pig=also unattractive. Strike a balance!" - Lauren M., 24, from Dallas, TX
"It’s kind of cute." - Laura L., 33, from New York, NY
"It's important to check in with mom." - Kylan C., 22, from Chicago, IL
"Having a strong relationship with your mother is very attractive!" - Kristin C., 22, from San Francisco, CA
"At least..." - Kira W., 25, from Washington, DC
"They say a man’s relationship with his mom says a lot, just don't over do it" - Katrina R., 26, from Charleston, SC
"Even I don't want to talk to my mom every day." - Kate C., 25, from Syosset, NY
"Maybe more." - Kate B., 24, from Chicago, IL
"Just to check in. She's your mother." - Karoline D., 22, from Bernardsville, NJ
"Depends on how independent he is." - Kara K., 23, from Chicago, IL
"That's pretty standard." - Julienne I., 25, from Los Angeles, CA
"Everyday is too much even for me, & my Mom and I have a great relationship. Once a week is healthy." - JoAnna D., 22, from Boston, MA
"Totally depends on your relationship, but isn't it nice to hear her voice if you never see her?" - Jessica G., 23, from Boca Raton, FL
"It shows you are family oriented." - Jessica B., 22, from Chicago, IL
"A good relationship with your Mom is healthy." - Jessi O., 26, from Chicago, IL
"Being in touch with the family is good." - Jennifer M., 25, from New York, NY
"I’m not too fond of momma’s boys." - Jacquelyn T., 29, from Miami Beach, FL
"Having a strong relationship with your mother is one thing, but being a mama's boy is another." - Jackie R., 23, from Miami, FL
"Enough so she doesn't worry." - Heather C., 23, from Chicago, IL
"My mom is important to me." - Heather C., 23, from Chicago, IL
"My mom is important to me." - Grace K., 27, from Los Angeles, CA
"Being close to your family is hot. Being tied to your mom's apron string is not." - Grace H., 20, from San Diego, CA
"He must have good connections with parents." - Genevieve M., 25, from San Francisco, CA
"Show her you care about your family." - Erika T., 23, from Miami, FL
"I talk to my parents daily." - Erika S., 30, from Larkspur, CA
"I like a man who is family oriented. Not a mama's boy. Just family oriented." - Emily W., 24, from Brooklyn, NY
"Being close with your mom says a lot about you." - Emily P., 27, from Brooklyn, NY
"Every day makes you seem like a momma's boy." - Elinor N., 21, from New York, NY
"Whenever you need to talk to her, call her!" - Dominique V., 21, from New York, NY
"I think once a week is reasonably close without being tied to her apron strings." - Dominique J., 27, from Los Angeles, CA
"A check-in is respectful." - Deeana L., 22, from Miami, FL
"You have to check up on her, she's your Mother!" - Danielle L., 24, from Chicago, IL
"More than once a week is excessive and perhaps cause for concern." - Claire W., 23, from Santa Cruz, CA
"A relationship is a good thing." - Cat D., 23, from New York, NY
"She cares about you. Check in." - Ashley W., 23, from Chicago, IL
"No rules here - every family is different, so do what works for you." - Ashley P., 24, from Milwaukee, WI
"Moms are important." - Ashley H., 22, from Los Angeles, CA
"You should include her in your life, let her know what you're up to. Trust me, she wants to know." - Ashley B., 24, from New York, NY and Miami, FL
"It depends on your relationship, but I talk to mine every day!" - Anne C., 22, from Miami, FL
"This depends if it's in general or just around me." - Amber S., 31, from Brooklyn, NY
"Every day is WAY scary." - Alison D., 29, from New York, NY
"Every day and you're a mamma's boy. On special occasions and you're just a bad son." - Alicia C., 35, from New York, NY
"And special occasions too. I'm sure she'd love to hear from you." - Sara J., 22, from Carol Stream, IL
"Your mom should be in your life, just not running it." - Johanna B., 27, from New York, NY
"It depends on the dynamic of your relationship. I can't force you to do anything." - Becca S., 27, from Brooklyn, NY
"If you like your mom you're more likely to be a nice guy to gals." - Senait M., 28, from San Francisco, CA
"A man who is kind and sweet to his mother will be kind and sweet to you (most of the time)." - Nora L., 29, from Milwaukee, WI
"Your mother misses you. Call her. Now!" - Nadia R., 26, from Brooklyn, NY
"Usually? I mean, i talk to mine a lot, so i'm more weirded out by 'never' than by 'often.'" - Jill H., 32, from Astoria, NY
"Maybe every few days." - Deborah L., 21, from La Jolla, CA
"It's good to have space since you're grown up but very important to keep in touch." - Wendy L., 21, from Alhambra, CA
"Every day is too needy and special occasions isn't enough. Once a week shows that he is caring." - Elise S., 34, from Seaford, NY
"Just to show you care." - Doris P., 25, from Springfield, MA
"No mama's boys please. PLEASE!" - Regina M., 29, from Los Angeles, CA
"If you have a nice family it's important to check in with those that love you unconditionally."
13%
Every day
- Frankie R., 34, from Chicago, IL
"I have a very special relationship with my Mom, so for me I talk to her daily." - Tiffany C., 23, from richmond, ca
"A parent-child relationship is very important at any age." - Pïenby L., 23, from Jersey City, NJ
"I do" - Molly M., 21, from San Francisco, CA
"It's good to have a good relationship with your family." - Maya C., 22, from Boston, MA
"I’m not saying you need to give a break down of your day, just a check up." - Marianna B., 21, from Miami, FL
"How you treat your mom tells me a lot." - Kimone C., 25, from Palm Beach, FL
"They are precious." - Kate S., 29, from Chicago, IL
"Being close with family is important. But call me Mommy in bed, and we're done!" - Jessica A., 21, from Palm Beach, FL
"She is your mother!" - Jennifer B., 24, from Chicago, IL
"I talk to my mom pretty often. I like a guy who's in touch with family." - Corey G., 23, from Chicago, IL
"The way a guy treats his mom is great insight to how he's going to treat a girlfriend." - Anna B., 21, from San Francisco, CA
"I appreciate good relations in the family." - Alexis P., 21, from New York, NY
"I like mama's boys."
5%
On special occasions
- Jessica C., 28, from Los Angeles, CA
"Momma's boys are the devil to break-in." - Sara B., 21, from Urbana, IL
"It all depends on your relationship with her, but too often is never a turn on." - Kate D., 23, from Morristown, NJ
"Hopefully she's done raising you and has her own fun to have." - Justine B., 24, from Chicago, IL
"I don't know what you would have to talk to your mom about so often. No momma’s boys allowed!" - Sara B., 21, from Urbana, IL
"It all depends on your relationship with her, but too often is never a turn on."