A close bond between a parent and child is normal and healthy. But there is such a thing as too much closeness, even in the context of a parent-child relationship.
Enmeshed or overly close relationships are common in families and lead to a blurring of boundaries between the family members. A child who is enmeshed with their parent adopts the parents’ thoughts, beliefs, feelings, and behaviors.
As a result, the child cannot form an identity of their own. You can’t tell where the child ends and their parent begins.
Mother-son enmeshment
A son who’s enmeshed with his mother has her exact personality. The two are overly involved in each other’s lives. Their relationship seems inappropriate.
If you’re a son who suspects you might be enmeshed with your mother, the checklist below will help you measure the degree of enmeshment.
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