Moping
Mother -In-Law
"You
took my daughter away from me.
I
cannot function (i.e. go shopping) without her."
Mother
could overtake your position on the totem pole, cutting off your head and replacing
it with her own.
Mother
could decide that she enjoys these free sprees so much with her beloved daughter
that they become a daily occurrence, thereby erasing any quality time that you
could spend with your wife/girlfriend/female companion.
Mother
might end up ruining her own life because she could become dependent upon her
daughter's companionship rather than seeking her soul mate.

Therefore,
encourage occasional outings, with your female counterpart taking care to designate
the time that is spent with Mother. Until Mother comes around to favoring
your presence as much as she does her daughter's, try these suggestions:
Give
Mother hugs when you see her and always be polite. In turn, be certain
to give your mate hugs in front of Mother. It's like psycho-semantic branding,
so to speak.
Be
patient, especially if you are in the first 24 months of your relationship.
After this time, chances are that you might even appreciate your other
half getting away so that you can enjoy some quality free time with yourself.
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