Building a Healthy Mother-Daughter Bond

A relationship like no other: unconditional love yet infinite fights. Any guesses? It’s the mother daughter relationship.

As mothers, you are not just nurturers, you are the first and most influential role models in your daughters’ lives. It’s time we recognize the responsibility that comes with this role.

With a healthy mother daughter relationship, you can build a generation of financially savvy, independent women. This is the time to break the cycle of stereotypes and limitations that women have faced. It’s no longer just about preparing your daughters for marriage; it’s about empowering them to conquer their finances, their careers, and their lives.

Let’s face it, the world is changing, and so should your approach to raising daughters. We’re not just teaching them how to make round rotis, we’re teaching them how to make round figures in their bank accounts! So, let’s strengthen your mother daughter relationship while paving the way for true financial freedom and self-worth.

1. Communication is Key (No, We Don’t Mean WhatsApp Forwards)

Open, honest communication is the foundation of any healthy mother daughter relationship. Share your thoughts, fears, and dreams. And moms, this doesn’t mean forwarding every “Good Morning” message you receive! Share your life experiences, good or bad, and how they’ve impacted you. Tell your daughters about your financial fears, and how money does impact your life. How financial independence is the key to being truly and unapologetically you.

2. Respect the Generational Gap

Remember, your mom didn’t grow up with Instagram, and daughters, your mom’s idea of “going viral” might still be catching a cold. Embrace these differences, and teach each other to be modern yet traditional. You can teach your mom to use technology for her benefit. From apps to help you plan your month, track your expenses, investing easily with just a tap to even tracking your menstrual cycle, we have come a long way. Share these gems with your mom to help her become efficient.

3. Create Shared Experiences

Whether it’s watching a series together, cooking together, doing yoga together, or attempting a disastrous DIY project, shared experiences create lasting memories. Who knows, you might discover your mom’s hidden talent and start your own small business.

4. Financial Bonding (Yes, It’s a Thing!)

Ladies, gather ’round for some money talk! Teaching financial literacy or learning together can significantly strengthen your mother daughter relationship. Learning to manage your money will only help both of you excel in life. You can do this with LXME’s resources, live sessions, blogs, and learn modules. You can also start investing towards your goals with LXME’s goal-based mutual fund portfolios curated by experts. Learning the importance of financial independence will completely change your life. From not settling for a toxic workplace or a relationship, financial empowerment does lead to living life on your own terms.

5. Give Each Other Space

Even relationships need breathing room. It’s okay to have separate interests and friends. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, not to mention it gives you more to chat about later! So, don’t feel guilty while making plans with your friends. Motivate your mom to go on trips and dates with her girlfriends while you enjoy with your friends.

6. Show Appreciation

Thank your mom for her killer biryani recipe, or daughters, appreciate your mom’s attempt at understanding your K-pop obsession. Small gestures of gratitude go a long way in nurturing your mother daughter bond because we generally start taking our moms for granted very easily.

7. Family Budget Planning: A Bonding Activity

Surprise! Budgeting can be fun when done together. Discuss financial goals, savings plans, and investment strategies. You can do this with LXME’s Free Budget Planner. By budgeting, both of you can allocate some funds for shopping and learning new skills. Talk about retirement planning, why it is important and invest a chunk to achieve your future goals.

8. Forgive and Move Forward

Every relationship has its ups and downs. You will get into fights and disagreements. Learn to forgive, forget, and move forward. Remember, holding grudges is bad for your skin – it causes wrinkles!

Some fascinating facts about mother daughter relationships:

Did you know that studies show daughters often mirror their mothers’ communication styles? So if you find yourself saying, “Because I said so,” or “Din bhar phone mein ghusi rehti hai”,  you know who to blame!

Another interesting tidbit: mothers and daughters who report a strong mother daughter bond often have similar brain activity patterns when thinking about each other. Talk about being on the same wavelength!

Building a healthy mother daughter relationship is like nurturing a beautiful garden. It requires time, patience, and occasionally dealing with some weeds. But with love, understanding, and some humour, your mother daughter bond can bloom into something truly spectacular.

Remember, at the end of the day, your mother daughter relationship is one of the most precious gifts life has to offer. Cherish it, nurture it, and don’t forget to laugh along the way.

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