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writes:I am 23 and living at home with my Mum. We get on well at times but on several occasions when I kid about stuff she takes it seriously and decides to discuss the serious side of the matter. This frustrates me as she doesn't play along with the fun and be happy. On one occasion, was yesterday, when I told her that my friend wouldn't be coming round as she was going out for dinner with her Mum... then I said that my friend prefers the company of others rather than me. This is stuff we usually joke about, but on that occasion, she decided to explain to me that 'I shouldn't put all the eggs in one basket' and that 'she won't put all the time into you cos you are just friends' etc.. Should I be annoyed when she takes my jokes that way? Why does she do it? Please help :)
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reader, Danielepew  +, writes (15 March 2009):
 I believe that your mum doesn't have a sense of humor, but what worries me is what I see behind. I see someone blowing things out of proportion, yes, but, primarily, someone who wants to boss you around.
I suggest you don't tell jokes to your mum. She won't share them anyways, so, why bother? Also, don't let her tell you what to do.
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reader, ArmyMedic +, writes (15 March 2009):
 You can't get annoyed at your Mum as you are 23 and still living at home!
Secondly she is just being a caring Mum with her comments, I'm guessing she is in her 40s-50s, you can't expect her to have the same sense of humour as you! I bet she'd much rather read the Daily Mail than Zoo magazine! Middle aged women are different than adolescent men, and have different tastes, and values! But she loves you dearly which is why she can come across as fussy or nagging.
If you don't like it, get a place of your own, you'll soon realise how much you will miss her waiting on you hand and foot!
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