What Does Motherly Love Feel Like?

Read through these descriptions to figure out if you know what motherly love feels like—and if so, how much you know about it!

A gentle hug

Sometimes, a simple hug will do. A soft embrace is a nice way to say I love you and make someone feel better when they’re down. If there’s anything motherly love can be characterized by, it’s that it tends to be protective and nurturing. If you were being honest with yourself, a gentle hug would probably fall under these same descriptions for anyone who loves someone else dearly.

Sure, not every nurturing hug is motherly—but what else does motherly love feel like besides that?

I can do no wrong

When you're a mom, your child is 100% perfect in your eyes. No matter what happens or what she does, you see only goodness. When I was a mom, nothing my daughter did or said could bring me down.

If she fell off her bike and scraped her knee and cried for an hour, I didn't see her pain—I just saw a tiny person who needed my attention to making things better again. She could have swiped every single one of my lipsticks and drawn on my walls with eyeliner; as far as I was concerned, she couldn't do anything wrong.

And that's how most moms feel about their kids (even if they don't admit it). It's impossible not to be forgiving when you love someone more than life itself!

When I need advice

If you're ever at a loss for words, then just ask your mom what she thinks. Her answer might be as simple as it feels like love or more complex. There's no right answer; every mother loves her child differently.

But by asking questions and listening to how other people describe it, you'll likely get a better idea of what motherly love means to you—and what yours will mean to your kids one day. Moms: share your answers in the comments!

Knowing she will forgive me

There is something very endearing about a mother’s love and no matter what I do, my mom will always forgive me. Her maternal love is unconditional and she never gives up on us, even when we give up on ourselves.

She knows how to create an environment where I can be myself—because that’s what moms do: they love unconditionally. There are times when it feels like my family consists of a bunch of people who couldn’t be any more different from one another; however, there is a common thread among all of us because we all share one thing: our mothers’ unconditional love.

Her undying support

As a mother, you’re expected to do anything for your children. Without question. Your yes has to be permanent and never-ending. And while it feels good to be needed, there are times when motherly love is more like an anchor that weighs you down as you try your best to swim against an endless tide of problems.

So what does motherly love feel like? What does being needed by a child feel like? Do you ever want to say no but don’t because you don’t want your child to fall apart in front of you? In short, what does motherly love feel like when it goes beyond unconditional support and starts testing our limits?

Raising a child with her means our bond is stronger than ever

As soon as my daughter was born, I knew that I had finally found what motherly love feels like. We are closer than ever and my life is more fulfilling and complete now that she’s a part of it.

Now that I have been through pregnancy and raising a child, I know firsthand what motherly love feels like. It’s an amazing feeling to be able to connect with someone in such a unique way. My bond with my daughter has strengthened us for years to come.

How do you describe motherly love?

There is no way to describe what motherly love feels like. It's kind of like that feeling you get when you meet your soul mate for life, but it's so much more than that.

It's a warmth you can't even begin to describe, and if I had to guess, it starts in your heart and quickly spreads throughout your entire body until there is nothing left except an overwhelming sense of contentment and a desire to stay in that moment forever.

You can't just describe motherly love—you have to experience it for yourself.

How do you know if your mother loves you?

Even if your mother didn’t give you a hug or a kiss when you were a child, her love in other ways. For example, did she make an effort to spend time with you or was she always working? Did she cook meals for you or make excuses to leave home when you were around?

If your mother was distracted or overly busy, it might have been because of circumstances beyond her control—like financial difficulties, marital problems, health issues, or job-related stress.

That doesn’t mean your mother didn’t love you; it means she probably had more going on than most mothers and that her feelings probably outweighed any negative interactions.

How powerful is a mother's love?

Although many feel that a mother's love can't be put into words, it turns out that we all feel love in more or less similar ways. And whether a person is loved by his parents, siblings, partner, or children, there are several ways in which that love feels just right.

To start with, experts say that when we're truly loved and cared for by others—no matter who they are—we often experience joy and fulfillment. But what exactly does motherly love feel like? Read on to learn more about how powerful a mother's love can be.