A mother's attachment to her son can be a beautiful relationship. A mother is often her son's first love and he'll shower her with affection. It can also have conflict as the son becomes an adult, prepares to have his own family, and seeks her opinion less often.  Mom can find herself in conflict with her son's betrothed and can also feel left out as he spends less time with her.  Sons can become uncomfortable with mom's requests and can feel caught in the middle