I have always believed that you can tell a lot about a man from the way that he treats his mother and the way that his mother treats him.
Before getting married it is not a bad idea to hang out your mate and his mom.
If he treats his mom with respect then you may be in good shape. Having a man that respects women is a plus. Does he open the door for her? Does he talk politely to her? Both of these things can tell you a lot about how he feels about women.
A man that talks rudely to his mother and seems to degrade her by bossing her will likely do the same to his wife.
You also need to take a lot of notice to how she treats him. Does his mom give to his every need? Is she there at his beck and call? Does she still wait on him by bringing him food or preparing his plate? Does she do his laundry? Does she baby him?
A man that is pampered by his mother will probably expect his wife to pamper him also. You may need to talk with him and let him know that you will expect more responsibility from him once you are married.
The first impress that a boy gets about women comes from his mother. Watch the role of your mate’s mother in the house. Some women are the main controllers of the home. Other women stand by and let the man take charge. Some women demand help from the family while other women do the majority of the housework themselves. Women can carry many different roles in their home. Most men will carry over the impress they gain from their mothers to their own homes. If you do not wish to follow in the same role of the wife as your mate’s mother, then this needs to be addressed before marriage.
Young Men Teaching Respect for Women