WeMoms
11 Jul 2022

Mother-daughter relationships that are too close: what to do?

The bond between mother and daughter is complex, so how do you cut the cord if the relationship is too close?


  • It's normal to love your child unconditionally and to feel extremely close to her.
  • However, don't forget that your daughter is an individual and needs to live her own life.
  • Every well-balanced mother-daughter relationship goes through a crisis, followed by a separation, which allows each of them to differentiate themselves as women.
  • Your role as a mother is to accompany her in her autonomy and to be present when needed.