Sons of narcissistic mothers are trapped in an emotional marriage with their mothers.

Why does your husband treat you like an outsider in your own marriage? Could it be because he's already emotionally wedded to his mother?
Sons of narcissistic mothers are often trapped in an emotional marriage with their mothers, unable to detach from the unhealthy bond that has been nurtured since childhood. These men grow up as extensions of their mothers, fulfilling the emotional and psychological needs that the mother projects onto them. This leaves little room for their wives, who find themselves being treated as outsiders in the relationship. Instead of being seen as a partner, the wife often becomes little more than an incubator for his children, a slave to serve both him and his controlling mother.
Because these men are emotionally married to their mothers, they struggle to form healthy unions with their wives. Their loyalties lie with their narcissistic mothers, leaving their wives frustrated, neglected, and emotionally abandoned. This dynamic is particularly painful for women, who enter into these marriages expecting to be equals but soon realize they are competing for the emotional attention of their husbands with a woman who refuses to let go.
Take, for example, Sarah, who married a man with a narcissistic mother. She quickly discovered that every decision in their marriage was subject to his mother’s approval, from how they raised their children to where they lived. Sarah felt like a mere vessel to produce grandchildren for his mother, constantly battling for respect and recognition in her own home. Her husband’s emotional bond with his mother left her feeling invisible and hopeless in their marriage.
These relationships are often characterized by pain, resentment, and isolation for the wife, who is caught in the toxic web of a narcissistic family dynamic. The husband, being unable to break free from his mother’s grip, leaves the wife emotionally starved and desperate for a healthy connection that simply doesn’t exist in this triangle.
As a CBT and REBT therapist, I can help you understand these dynamics and guide you through the healing process. If you find yourself trapped in a marriage like this, I offer personalized strategies to empower you, set boundaries, and reclaim your emotional well-being. Whether you’re surviving a narcissistic parent, overcoming a narcissistic mother, or dealing with the effects of a narcissistic family, I provide the tools and support you need to break free and rebuild your life. Reach out today to begin your journey toward healing and recovery.

[@anneyoung2310]

True.

[@maroonpilgrim]

Gosh this describes my exes mother perfectly. He wanted to be free but he wanted to please her. Even in his 30s he had her make up and things in his room which I thought was weird... She didn't approve of any of his girlfriends including me and it was all about her ... I never thought of her as narcissistic but youve described rhe relationship to a T. I wish him happiness with someone but.... 😢 Difficult.

[@miguelsramon4702]

are their also chances of incest in such relationships?

[@evolvebysarahkhan]

Yes in some cases