Mother vs. Wanderlust: A Postcard Battle ✉️

Meet our 48-year-old globe-trotter, living his best life, hopping from city to city for work. But there’s a twist! He loves sending postcards to his friends and family, including his 66-year-old mother, from each new location. However, his mother, a seasoned worrier, isn’t too thrilled about this game of ‘guess where I am now’. She wants to know his whereabouts in real-time, sparking a conflict that’s more intense than a telenovela. Let’s dive into this mother-son saga, shall we? ✉️

The Adventurer and the Worrier

The Postcard Tradition ✉️

The First Conversation ️

The Facebook Update ️

The Second Conversation ️

The Distressing Email

The Guilt Trip

The Painful Reminder

The Secret Disease

The Standoff ️

The Postcard Update

The Realization

The Solution?

Postcards, Worries, and a Mother-Son Conflict ✉️

Our globe-trotter has been living his life on the road, sending postcards from every new city he visits. But his mother, a seasoned worrier, isn’t too thrilled about this game of ‘guess where I am now’. She wants real-time updates, sparking a conflict that’s more intense than your favorite soap opera. When an email from her partner equates not knowing his location to him being dead, our adventurer is left feeling guilt-tripped. Despite his struggle for independence, he’s considering giving his mother access to a tracking device to quell her anxiety. But is that the right solution? Or is there a deeper issue at play? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this… ✉️

Sharing travel plans: Care or control? ‍♀️

Toying with her? Just say ‘I’m safe’! YTA

Verbal heads up vs. real postcards: family communication preferences

“Insufferable” commenter annoys others with bizarre behavior and incel-y history

YWBTA: Consider her perspective and find a compromise

NTA. Mom needs to accept your independence, but be kinder.

Mom wants to know, OP wants to surprise. A light YTA.

YTA: Sending a postcard instead of a text is petty

Sending a text is a small gesture that shows maturity.

Traveling for work without telling parents? Rebellion or responsibility?

“YTA. Your mom just wants to know you’re safe “

Playing postcard games causing pain for both, ESH ‍♀️

YTA. Teenager-like behavior. Parents worry. Share your location.

OP, YTA. Just let her know your location occasionally

Keeping mom in the loop: Love, safety, and reassurance ❤️

Loneliness and independence clash in a heartfelt comment.

Engagingly assert your independence without emotional manipulation. Choose healthier communication.

ESH: Communication is key for a worry-free wanderlust adventure! ‍

Share your adventures with your mother for her vicarious enjoyment

Is OP a troll or just really immature?

YTA, put on your big girl knickers and go NC

YTA: A quick text for peace of mind? Mom matters.

Appreciate your mom while you can

YTA. Weekly updates? Drop communication, you’re toying with her feelings!

“YTA. Why is it so hard to send a text? Takes 3 seconds! “

NAH. Finding a middle ground to ease mom’s worry and enjoy postcards

Being a mom’s worry is eternal, but communication eases distress

NTA. Enjoy sharing with parents, not with controlling in-laws

Safety first! Sharing your whereabouts with parents is important

Overprotective mother wants to know your every move

Mom just wants to know where you are, not stop you.

Let go of your mother’s thoughts and live your best life!

Tracking device: Safety measure or invasion of privacy?

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s mom, questions their new mindset.

YTA – Rubbing postcards in mom’s face? Cringe-worthy behavior.

“Tactical nuclear bullshit” – the battle of secrecy vs. trust

“YNTA…but reassure your mom that someone knows you’re safe! “

Losing the battle on two fronts: smothered by mother, loneliness.

YTA, safety first! But local authorities can be helpful too

NTA but consider your mother’s feelings and find a compromise

A heartfelt bond through travel, now carried on by Mum

Mother just wants to know where you are, YTA.

Parent worries: a never-ending battle of love and anxiety ❤️

YTA for being inconsiderate to your mother. No magical escape.

Moving mom in, but she’s still waiting up? NTA dilemma

Mother shows concern for depressed OP’s unrealistic wanderlust dreams.

Travel horror stories: Beware of bad people and random ditches!

Consider therapy to help sort out your feelings about travel.

Secretive traveler vs. overprotective mom: Communication breakdown

“YTA. Your mother just wants to know you’re safe “

YTA. Communicate your location clearly to avoid unnecessary stress

Engaging comment and replies about anxiety and checking in

“YTA. Your Mom’s partner was dramatic, but update them.”

YTA: Your mother just wants to know you’re safe

Send your mom a text, YTA. It’s not that hard

Should you keep travel plans a secret from your mom?

Mom’s overprotectiveness vs. adulting: NTA, therapist mom included!

A gentle YTA: Consider giving your mom peace of mind

Setting boundaries with a mom’s anxiety: Reasonable or cruel?

Engaging comment about navigating a complex relationship with a mother

Share the city with your mom, it’s not a power trip

Establishing boundaries while keeping loved ones informed for safety

Scammer targets mom’s wanderlust, OP mildly criticized for Cleveland joke

Sending a postcard takes less than 30 seconds, dude!

“YTA. Mom’s worried about you. Just tell her the city! “

YTA: A postcard battle with a worried mother

YTA: Mom’s sweet, you’re bratty. Time to grow up

Keep traveling and sending postcards, it’s adorable! NTA

“YTA. Mum’s overprotective, but I don’t mind checking in. “