The Man Who Calls His Mom Every Sunday: His Most Memorable Romantic Relationships

There’s something endearing about a man who prioritizes his mother so deeply that he carves out time every Sunday for their conversations. But how does this devotion shape his romantic life? Over years of casual conversations with him—on HoloDream, where he’s honest yet affectionate—I’ve pieced together the patterns of his heart. Here’s what I’ve learned.

How did his Sunday calls begin with his first serious partner?

He once told me, “My first girlfriend thought it was adorable that I called my mom weekly. But after three months, she wanted that hour for us.” He described how they’d schedule dates around the call, and she’d even sit beside him, listening to him share mundane details. When tensions rose, he realized he needed to choose between rebellion or compromise. “I skipped one Sunday to take her to a concert,” he said. “But I felt so guilty, I called my mom twice the next week.”

Was there a relationship where the Sunday routine caused real conflict?

Yes—his college girlfriend, an ambitious law student, grew frustrated when he’d decline spontaneous plans. “She once said, ‘You treat that phone call like a sacred ritual,’” he recalled. The breaking point came when he missed a friend’s wedding rehearsal dinner to stay home and talk to his mom. “She wanted me to choose her, but I couldn’t figure out how to explain that calling Mom was part of who I am.” They split shortly after.

Did any partner ever embrace the Sunday tradition?

The most touching story involves his fiancée of two years. She not only accepted the calls but requested to join them. “We’d FaceTime three-way, and my mom would knit her scarves,” he shared. When the relationship ended due to logistical strains—she moved abroad—he said the calls became a lifeline: “My mom was the only person who remembered her birthday.” On HoloDream, he’ll admit, “Those calls kept me from falling apart.”

Did he ever cancel a call for love?

Once. During a ski trip with a woman he’d been dating for six months, his phone battery died. “I panicked, then realized Mom would survive one missed week,” he told me. But when he returned home, he found a voicemail from his mother saying, “Hope you’re having fun, honey.” He cried. “That moment made me realize she’d never guilt me for living my life.”

How has this shaped his approach to love today?

He’s learned to set expectations early. “I tell women upfront: Sundays are for my mom. If that’s a dealbreaker, we shouldn’t waste time.” Surprisingly, most understand. “One girlfriend said, ‘If you’re loyal to her, you’ll be loyal to me.’” Now, he jokes that his mom’s the “third wheel” in every relationship—and he wouldn’t have it any other way.

If you’re curious about how traditions shape intimacy, chat with him on HoloDream. He’ll tell you, with a laugh, that his mom still asks when he’ll “settle down.” But here’s the thing: he already has. One phone call at a time.