Not the same really Linda - however. My daughter is very attached to myself. Gets very anxious whenever I'm away. Crying and homesick, quite frantic. Oftimes I must sit with her holding her hand until she falls asleep at night. Very clingy with me. Thing is though, I quite enjoy it. Like the feeling of being needed. So. Probably not a good person to advise you. Do understand the attachment though, as I'm living it.

Tough guys have a soft side too. Shouldn't make you feel less attracted. Men are also people you know, we have feelings. ;-) Personally, don't consider my wife my mother. However. Do rely on her in many respects, truly would be lost without her.

Sorry I can't be more helpful.

Jim.