How I Met Your Smother

My boyfriend recently ended things, saying he wasn't ready to be tied down. His mother adores me and keeps calling and saying he loves me and to just be patient. Should I be talking to her at all? Is this normal behavior for a 32-year-old man's mom?

--Confused

Stalkers usually want to date you or chain you to a radiator in their basement, not force you to choose between the calla lilies and the "Winter Blessings" wedding centerpiece.

Though his mom's busybodying is weirding you out, it's actu...