Do I Have Mommy Issues Quiz

Understand how early maternal dynamics may shape your emotions, boundaries, and relationships in 10 minutes. Get a tailored summary with practical growth ideas from 78 questions, not a diagnosis.
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March 25, 2026
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example score
11/NaN
Boundaries & People-Pleasing (B&PP)
Measures how strongly you tend to people-please, avoid conflict, and feel uncomfortable setting or maintaining boundaries.
Comfortable Boundaries
Some People-Pleasing
Strong People-Pleasing
0NaNComfortable Boundaries11NaNSome People-Pleasing21NaNStrong People-Pleasing
A score of 11 suggests some people-pleasing and occasional boundary discomfort, while still being able to hold boundaries in certain situations.
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8/30
Maternal Attachment Insecurity (MAI)
Assesses how strongly insecurity related to a mother or primary maternal figure shows up in current attachment patterns like fear of abandonment, sensitivity to rejection, and difficulty trusting closeness.
Low
Moderate
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A score of 8 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively few signs that maternal-related attachment insecurity is strongly shaping your current relationships or emotional responses.
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28/NaN
Self-Worth & Support Comfort (SW&SC)
Measures how much self-worth and comfort receiving care or support may be strained by feelings like undeservingness, guilt, or difficulty asking for what you need.
Comfortable Support
Some Friction
High Strain
0NaNComfortable Support11NaNSome Friction21NaNHigh Strain
A score of 28 falls in the High Strain range, suggesting you may often feel undeserving or guilty when supported and find it hard to ask for or accept care even when you need it.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Anxious in relationships
41%OF USERS
People who notice clinginess, fear of abandonment, jealousy, or constant reassurance-seeking and wonder if early caregiving shaped their attachment.
People-pleasers with weak boundaries
34%OF USERS
People who default to overgiving, apologizing, and avoiding conflict, then feel resentful or guilty and want to understand where it comes from.
Healing after a complicated mom
25%OF USERS
People processing a mother figure who was critical, unpredictable, absent, or enmeshed and looking for a reflective check-in and practical next steps.
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Boundaries & People-Pleasing (B&P)
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Normal range
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Maternal Attachment Insecurity (MAI)
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15.7
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11.420.1
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30
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Self-Worth & Support Comfort (S&SC)
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12.7
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7.517.8
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30
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this quiz measure?
It is a reflective check-in on how early maternal relationships may relate to current emotions, boundaries, self-worth, and relationship patterns. It covers attachment, people-pleasing, fear of abandonment, conflict avoidance, and comfort with support.
Is this a clinical assessment or diagnosis?
No. Results are informational and are not a diagnosis, treatment plan, or a substitute for therapy.
Who should take this quiz?
It is intended for adults who want to reflect on how a mother or primary maternal figure may have shaped coping and relationship habits. It can also be used when the maternal figure was absent, inconsistent, or not a biological parent.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
It has 78 questions and typically takes about 10 minutes to complete. Time may vary based on reading pace.
How should responses be answered for accurate results?
Answer based on typical patterns over time, not on one recent event. Choose the response that best fits even if more than one option seems true.
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Do I Have Mommy Issues Quiz - Symptoms and Signs

This “Do I Have Mommy Issues?” quiz is a reflective, non-clinical check-in about how your relationship with your mother or primary maternal figure may still affect your emotions, boundaries, self-worth, and relationships today. Answer questions about attachment patterns, people-pleasing, fear of abandonment, conflict avoidance, and comfort with support. You’ll get a personalized summary and practical ideas for growth. This is not a diagnosis or a substitute for therapy.

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