What Men Learn About Love From Their Mothers

You can always tell if a man loves you by watching his relationship with his mother. I asked this men question while traveling through Indianapolis, Louisville and Nashville, and they responded. Hear what they had to say about what they learned about love watching and listening to their mothers.

 “I grew up without a father, so I spent a lot of time with my mom. I learned that love is about being caring and nurturing and sensitive. Love is selfless.”
-Deion, 26, Brooklyn, N.Y.

"Before you are capable of truly loving anyone, you must first love yourself."
-Steven, 41, Boston, MA.

“My mom argues with my dad all the time, but they have been married for 35 years and are still madly in love. I’ve learned that love isn’t always perfect. Getting in passionate arguments with someone can be a sign of passionate love—you feel completely yourself around them and feel comfortable expressing exactly how you feel.”
-Allan, 29, Miami, FL.

"Unconditional love is one of the most positive forms of love there is."
-Zach 35, New York City, NY.

“Even though my mother never gets mushy, she is not afraid of being evident in her dedication to another person. I think I got some of that attitude.”
-Patrick, 27, Louisville, KY.

"My mom always told me to show those I love that I care. Send flowers, never forget birthdays and send little messages. It's the little acts of kindness that count."
-James, 31, Chicago, IL.

“Watching my mom’s relationship with my dad taught me what love should not be. The love my parents have is not the love that I want.”
-Todd, 36, New York City, NY.

“She taught me that love means never having to say thank you—but saying it anyway.”
-Aaron, 18, Detroit, MI.

“When you meet the right person, it won’t always be ‘easy,’ but the other important parts of your life won’t suffer at the cost of that relationship.”
-Dan, 21, Chicago, IL.