Consultant, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr. Ramakanth Reddy Dubbudu graduated from Government Dental College and Hospital-Hyderabad, and completed his post graduate training from Manipal University. Dr. Dubbudu worked in the National Health Service (NHS) , United Kingdom for about 12 years in various positions. mature mom and daughter
He is passionate about his surgical speciality, and is active in surgical education and mentorship. He is also active in his speciality association programmes at the regional and national level, and enjoys travelling for educational and awareness programmes. As daughters enter their 30s and 40s, the
Dr. Dubbudu is a firm believer of ‘patient autonomy’ and ‘ethical medical practice.’ Even in healthy mature relationships
As daughters enter their 30s and 40s, the relationship moves away from a "managerial" role. Mature mothers learn to respect their daughter's boundaries and independent decisions, while daughters begin to view their mothers as individual women rather than just parental figures. 2. Common Challenges & "Flashpoints"
: Conversations about hair, weight, or clothing can feel like judgments.
: Close bonds in adulthood are linked to decreased anxiety, depression, and stress for both parties.
: A mother may see advice as "caring," while an adult daughter may perceive it as "criticism".
: Experts suggest that celebrating each other's differences—rather than viewing them as threats to the bond—deepens authentic closeness.
: Moving past old childhood conflicts quickly is essential for long-term intimacy.
: Mature relationships thrive when mothers allow daughters to teach them, creating a more balanced "two-way" dynamic.
Even in healthy mature relationships, specific areas of tension often remain: