My DP's mother has always been complex and doesn't seem to have any real affection for her son despite all he does for her. No gifts, cards, calls yet he tries so hard with her to support her. She's ND but the sad part of me thinks she genuinely may not be maternal/not interested in him any more than just a servant, and I can see my DP continually be let down/disappointed. Just asking if anyone else has faced this and how they have supported their DP.