The Steel Magnolias mother-daughter relationship between Shelby and M'lynn is one of a kind. M'lynn appears to be a stubborn mother who wants her daughter to follow what she believes is right for a married woman. Before the wedding, M'lynn expresses concern for Shelby, continuing to be a nurse after her marriage; “Drum and I believe that Shelby should not work after she is married” (Harling 17). Shelby doesn't always agree with her mother's ways: "I'm so eager to discuss this subject for the nine hundredth time this week" (17), but she knows in her heart that her mother is just trying to do what is best for her. her. A mother's love for her child is something that no one can imagine if they have not experienced it. Although M'lynn seems pessimistic about Shelby's "selfish" way of continuing to have a child, even after her doctors told her it would cause her medical problems, she only looks out for Shelby's best interests. Shelby knows that her mother would do anything to take care of her and that her health scares M'Lynn. After kidney failure, M'lynn gives her daughter the chance to live a full life again by donating one of her kidneys. Not only do M'lynn and Shelby have a blood connection, but they now have an organ connection with M'lynn's kidney being in her daughter's body. When Shelby had her diabetic attack, M'lynn knew exactly what to do to get her daughter through it. Shelby is M'lynn's only daughter; therefore, she would do anything in the world for her. Even though Shelby and her mother argue over simplistic things quite frequently, their love for each other couldn't be stronger. The love between a mother and daughter is like no other, and Laura and Amanda are another great example. Amanda tends to be tough on Laura when it comes to finding her a male companion.