One in five Brits won’t be seeing their mums this Mother’s Day – although 82 percent of them wish they could, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed that half of mothers (51 percent) “don’t want a fuss” made of them on Mothering Sunday.
However, 91 percent of sons and daughters who will make the visit, said they are planning to bring a gift – such as flowers, a box of chocolates, or a photo book of the family.
And the mums polled said they would love a card with a personal message inside (56 percent), a lovely flower bouquet (44 percent), or even a thoughtful book (20 percent) to celebrate the day.
Monique Kemperman, of Funny How Flowers Do That, which commissioned the survey, said: “We can’t all be together on Mother’s Day.
“But even if you’re not face-to-face with your mum, sending a card or a beautiful bunch of flowers, like seasonal tulips or roses, or making a simple phone call, can really make their day – it may be a cliché, but it’s the thought that counts, and often means the most.
“While it isn’t always possible to see your mum, letting her know you’re thinking about her can go a long way to putting a smile on her face.”
The study found that 88 percent agree even if they don’t see their mum on Mother’s Day, they will be thinking about her.
Just under three in 10 (28 percent) talk to their mum every day, while 30 percent do so “multiple times a week”. And another four in 10 also believe their mum would be understanding if it transpired they were just too busy to make a visit in everyday life.
Almost a third (31 percent) of respondents who are now parents say they see more of their own mum since having children themselves.
And just under one in five (19 percent) also say they’d expect their own kids to spend Mother’s Day with them every single year when they are grown up.
Half of those who still see their mums (48 percent) also admit they still rely on them for help – with emotional support topping the list of reasons why (59 percent).
Other ways that mums stay involved in their adult children’s lives is by giving cooking advice (44 percent), or offering financial support (34 percent), according to the OnePoll.com study.
Funny How Flowers Do That’s spokesman added: “In today’s fast-paced world, physical distance doesn’t define our bond with our mothers.
“Mother’s Day is about expressing love and gratitude, and making those heartfelt connections that bridge any miles between us.
“Even if we can’t be there in person, our thoughts, love, and appreciation create a bond that knows no distance. A gift, whether it’s flowers, chocolates, or otherwise, can be one way of showing that love.”
