Mother Calls Out Adult Son for Obsessing Over Past Relationship

When does one need to let go of the past and move on? A mother is struggling to answer this question as she watches her adult son obsess over his ex-girlfriend from middle school. The issue is further complicated by the fact that her daughter is now dating this ex-girlfriend. The son is calling his sister disloyal and a wh*re, causing the mother to step in and take drastic measures.

But is she right in doing so? Is the son justified in feeling upset? Or is it time for him to grow up and let go of his nostalgia? Join the conversation in this AITA post .

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A woman is fed up with her adult son’s obsession with his middle school relationship. Despite being married and having a baby on the way, he can’t seem to let go of his ex-girlfriend and is now upset that his sister is dating her.

Read on to find out more about this family drama and the mixed reactions it has received.

NTA. Adam’s obsession with a relationship from when he was 11 is ridiculous. He needs to get his sh*t together before he loses his current ‘love’ too. ‍♀️

Man takes ex-girlfriend’s sexuality too personally, wife unhappy. NTA.

Humorous exchange on effective therapy for ex-obsessed son

Hilarious observation on immature behavior earns top comment spot

Commenter defends the son and calls out ex’s sexuality.

Commenter shares similar childhood experience and gives perspective.

Son’s jealousy threatens family relationships, therapy recommended.

Commenter suggests jealousy as reason for son’s obsession

Let it go! Adult man still hung up on middle school ex.

Let bygones be bygones Middle school relationships don’t count

Setting boundaries with exes of friends and family – NTA comment.

Mother sets healthy boundary with son’s obsession over ex-girlfriend

Mother seeks help for son’s unresolved emotional outburst.

NTA, but wife needs escape plan from grudge-holding husband ‍♀️

Helping an adult son move on from an 11-year-old relationship

Adult son needs to move on from past relationship

Red flag alert! Possessive behavior at age 11?

Son needs to grow up and deal with his feelings

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Son needs to let go of childhood love, grow up ‍♀️

Sibling’s dating history challenges brother’s fragile masculinity.

Mother defends son against past relationship obsession accusation.

NTA’s comment exposes son’s unhealthy obsession with childhood love.

Encouraging NTA comment supports moving on

Mother puts 26-year-old son in timeout for obsessing over ex

Mother gives tough love to son obsessing over ex ❤️

Mother expresses concern over son’s behavior towards past relationship.

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Commenter calls out immature son for past relationship obsession

Mom calls out son for obsessing over 15 y/o relationship ‍♂️

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Let it go, man Obsessing over an 11-year-old crush? Yikes.

Adult son’s behavior towards sister’s partner is insane. NTA.

Let it go: Mother defends son’s obsession over an 11-year-old relationship

Commenter suggests therapy for son’s rejection insecurities.

Adult son can’t move on from pre-teen breakup, calls sister wh*re

Not the a-hole! Tell us more, what happened?

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Navigating life’s twists and turns with grace. NTA ❤️

Mother hilariously reminds son he was 11 during past relationship

Not the a-hole, but what’s the backstory?

Overreacting to 5-month relationship at 11 years old?

Commenter implies bad kissing caused relationship problems. Not the a-hole.

Let it go, bro! NTA comment shuts down obsession.

Stockholm dating scene has a ‘no one the other person has slept with’ rule

Mother defends NTA status, son acts like child

Understanding a son’s distress without taking sides is challenging but important ❤️

Sibling loyalty is understandable, but let’s not bash the son.

Commenter puzzled by situation and declares not the a-hole.

Mother stands up to son’s bad behavior towards sister’s sexuality

Not the a-hole for moving on from past relationship

NTA commenter empathizes with situation and seeks deeper understanding.

Childish behavior or harmless fun?

Mother suspects son’s obsession with ex-girlfriend, seeks advice.

Mother supports daughter, calls out son’s misogyny and nostalgia.

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Mother supports son’s stance on ex. NTA

Mother defends son’s behavior in failed childhood relationship. NTA.

Support for calling out name-calling and concern for his wife. ❤️