Perhaps I see love in a skewed way but the love I have chosen to give (ie to a spouse) is stronger for me than the love I was born with (parent/sibling). The only exception to this rule is my kids.
I obviously love my mum whole heartedly, but it's more protective I think. She doesn't control my R or M in any way, but does meddle and judge. She is, however, a huge part of my sisters M and supports her and her H, almost lives at the house, looks after both kids everyday, does all the chores....
I love my mum, but I can see her for what she is - an emotionally immature doormat.
My wife is very different. 6' tall blonde, company director. Strong willed, brash, outspoken - hot! She generally likes my mum but has nothing in common and struggles to chat for long and feels awkward.
She often feels like I would drop everything for my family but not for her.
Me 41, W 39 Married 5 years Together 10 years S4, D2
