Maternal love as a universal emotion can be the strongest as well as the most sounding trait of a human relationship. It is widely idealized as an untainted love, the deepest respect, a selfless action, and an instinct to guard. But from the behavioural perspective maternal love is far more intricate than that which is often presented in culture and literature there is a constant interaction of genes dominance, attachment hierarchy, individual’s perceptions and the culture. These components may be both genetic and environmental. In this editorial, I will discuss different dimensions of maternal love, the psychological factors behind it and the effects that its presence entails for mothers as well as for children.