: This novella follows James McCullum, a high-achieving college freshman who undergoes a personality shift toward more "alpha" confidence after an encounter with a neighbor named Brenda. 2. Film & Visual Media

: Directed by veteran James Avalon, the film is noted for being a "chamber drama" that focuses more on character dynamics and believable scenarios than standard genre tropes. 3. Drama and Contemporary Fiction

Many works under this exact title are part of adult-oriented romance series. Two notable examples include:

: A personal essay by Folorunso Temilade on Medium that explores the complicated relationship between a daughter and her mother, touching on themes of regret, differing values, and the "wedge" driven between them over time. 4. Manga and Digital Novels

There is a film series titled My Mother's Best Friend produced by Sweet Sinner , which released its second volume in 2010.