1. I basically have no interest in dating or relationships anymore. I tried for like 15 years to find a quality woman and failed miserably. I had horrible experiences which crushed my self-esteem and really messed me up psychologically and emotionally. If anything, the women I tend to attract now are much worse, plus now I have a career to think about and assets to protect. I just don’t see any reason to pursue it any longer, there is literally nothing to gain but a lot to lose.
I talk about these issues with my mom pretty regularly, she is completely understanding and supportive. She was also very supportive when I got a vasectomy. I just told her I was already too old and didn’t want kids. She wasn’t upset at all and completely agreed with me. So I could probably take a similar approach with explaining the dolls. I could just say I don’t want to date anymore, so I got the dolls so I’d feel less lonely.
2. I told my mother about my dolls when I had one. When I finally got brave enough to show her the doll, I had both of my dolls on display and tastefully clothed. I currently have another family in town so my dolls are hidden but I eventually may keep one out at all times. I plan on getting a 3rd doll within the next month and don’t have many other options to hide them.
3. I’d go with the display/decoration-route. You don’t have to go into anything sex-related when talking about them. In their eyes, the dolls may just be like any doll they see at the store. Just describe them more as a hobby or interest instead, or something of a project. Please keep them properly dressed and keep the sexy clothes and lube hidden. I would also avoid showing any dolls shorter than 155cm or so.
You can also prepare the reveal for a month or two by bringing up the topic of dolls as a new interest or project on the phone or whatever. Give it some background first and see how she responds.
I’m live “alone” with 3 dolls too. Personally, I’d just say they’re part of some hobby or project. My mom knows I live for my hobbies and deal a lot with creative and technical stuff. I haven’t really let anyone visit my place for quite some time now, so I’ve gotten used to having my dolls pose freely around the apartment. My excuses are getting old, so I guess I’ll put them in their hiding spots soon. I’m actually considering to show off my DS Ex Lite as a decoration. It’s full size and not “suspiciously soft” anywhere, and I don’t really see or use it as a sex doll. We’ll see if I can get the incoming 2b costume to look presentable enough. I’m sure my brother will just laugh, but an hour later he’ll ask where he can get one too.
4. I’m 52 and only my mom still comes to my house a lot. I have 7 dolls and spend a lot of time with them, it was only a matter of time before mom got the surprise so I decided to tell her instead of the shock of her going in my room. Mom knows my relationship problems in the past and knows what I have been through, she also knew I had been lonely and depressed. What I did was start off by telling her some good things have happened in my life that the dolls have made me really happy and I wanted to share it with her.
