Ah, Mother’s Day—a time to celebrate the women who raised us, fed us, and, in many cases, offered us dating advice that was as questionable as it was heartfelt. Here at OBC, we decided to honor this special day by diving into the treasure trove of maternal wisdom shared on Reddit. The results? A delightful mix of the endearing, the outdated, and the downright hilarious.

? “Date a Gamer, Share the Loot”

One Redditor recalled their mom’s strategic matchmaking:

“You should date someone who plays video games so we can trade them all the time.”Reddit

Because nothing says family bonding like co-op mode and shared loot.

? “You’re Not Getting Any Younger”

Another user shared their mom’s gentle nudge towards matrimony:

“You should get remarried pretty soon. You aren’t getting any younger you know.”Reddit

Subtlety? Never heard of her.

? “Pre-Assembled Families Only”

For those considering starting a family, one mom had a time-saving tip:

“You need to date someone who has kids already. You are wayyyyy too old to start that up again.”Reddit

Efficiency is key, apparently.

? “Play Dumb to Win”

A classic piece of advice from a bygone era:

“Don’t be too smart, let your date lead the conversation. Act like you don’t know things to let him explain, it makes men happy.”

Because feigning ignorance is the foundation of any strong relationship… right?

? “Mind Your Language”

And for those with a colorful vocabulary:

“You need to stop cursing so much because you sound like a man and you’re going to get treated like one. No one wants to have babies with a man.”

A reminder that, in some households, etiquette extends to family planning.

? A Mother’s Day Message

While we chuckle at these nuggets of maternal advice, it’s all rooted in love. So, this Mother’s Day, let’s raise a glass to the moms who tried their best to guide us through the wild world of dating—even if their compass was a tad off.