Could the way my mother treated me during puberty (getting annoyed with my questions about my body, not educating me about my period or sex, not letting me wear a bra for a long time, making me feel like I can't discuss anything about my body with her, critiquing my clothes and my hair, controlling me in general) effect the way I am in relationships? I've never even had a boyfriend, and I'm 18. I act like I have confidence but whenever a guy comes around I end up pushing him away. I don't always like my body and my mothers voice is in the back of my head. Back when I was nine, I didn't tell her about my first week of my period because I was too scared to. she never discussed anything with me. When I finally told her all she did was show me where the pads were and avoid all of my questions. For a long time I was ashamed of my body but I was a very small kid, now I've gained some weight and I still feel uncomfortable showing it off or just being happy with it. I want to know if this makes sense from another's perspective.