[header] How to deal with a domineering mother [title] Talk during a non-stressful time. [step] Sit your mom down for a talk after she has had time to wind down from her day. If you know she has a lot going on at work or at home, delay the conversation to a less busy time. 
Cook dinner or wash the dishes so she has less to do and you'll have more time to talk. [substeps] Pull her aside and say " hey ma, can i talk to you about something? It's been on my mind for a while.