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Author: Synchronicity

Oct 18th 2017 at 12:05:13 PM

Title currently violates NoNewStockPhrases and will get nuked right away should it get launched. Maybe something like LovedTheirMother or PinedForTheirParent for the name?

Not only does it lend characterization and backstory to both the mother and the person in question, but it also affects the way they treat the child. Nicer ones or those whose relationship with the mother ended amicably will be nicer to the kid. More mean-spirited examples will take it out on the child.

* ''Webcomic/GunnerkriggCourt'': Sir James Eglamore dated Antimony's mother Surma when they were younger, and never quite understood why she chose Anthony over him. He's easily [[UnbalancedByRivalsKid unbalanced]] whenever he sees Antimony.

Also, this is a borderline example because it relies on heavy HomoeroticSubtext and allusions by other characters, not sure if it's explicit enough to count:
* Implied to be the case with [[AmbiguouslyGay Aura Blackquill]] in ''VisualNovel/PhoenixWrightAceAttorneyDualDestinies''. She cared very deeply for Athena's mother Metis, but Metis's murder, [[spoiler:Athena being accused of it, and Aura's brother Simon  taking the fall for Athena]] turned her into an angry woman who resents Athena.