showing of love to our parents
@SIMPLYD (90722)
Philippines
August 14, 2011 8:29pm CST
Some parents’ children could really be showy of how they love them. But there are others who are ashamed to openly show them so they would just do things that the parents could surmise as love for them.
As for me, aside from kissing their hands whenever I see them, I would also hug them always. Then, when I visit them, I would clean their bedroom very well. I would also sometimes, bring them their favorite pastries. When they are sick, I would be there to take care .
When I was still single and living with my parents, I would always do the household chores for them. I would buy groceries and some bills for them.
When I would visit them and time to them goodbye, to go home to my family, I would hug them and kiss them.
How about you guys?
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13 responses
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
15 Aug 11
I wish that my parents lived long enough for me to return the favor of taking care of me when i was young. I never got the chance to take care of them as they were gone when i was 13. But if they were living now i'm sure that i'd be loving them as much as they did for me before.
Among my siblings i was the only one who wasn't ashamed of telling my parents how much i loved them through the letters and notes i gave them.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
15 Aug 11
I am sorry for the both of you to lose your parents at an early age. But at least, you both have experienced having parents, even if it's for a short period of time.
I think, you could both return your love to your parents , by loving your in-laws as if they are your parents.
@thatgirl13 (7294)
• South Korea
15 Aug 11
I am the latter one. I am shy and feel kinda embarrassed showing my love to my parents so instead I just do the dishes at times, clean the room and stuffs like that. I am not really good at expressing my feelings and feel kinda jealous of people whi can actually say love you and hug them and kiss their parents. Sighhh!!
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
Well, when i was younger, i also feel ashamed of showing my love to my parents. Just as what you do, i express them by helping in chores and being obedient to them.
But when i became older and they too, i mellowed and was able to hug and kiss them as a way of greeting already.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
22 Aug 11
You will, when you get older, because when one gets older , they tend to mellow . And God will make a way that you will get to express your feelings to your parents.
@thatgirl13 (7294)
• South Korea
20 Aug 11
I hope I get to express my feelings freely when I am a bit older too
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
You may not be showy of your love , like hugging and kissing your parents but still you show them you love by doing things that please them.
My friend, in whatever way, our love is appreciated by our parents. You are one of those who believes "action speaks louder than words", and i do believe in that too, because my husband is like you.
@abmacasinag (518)
• Philippines
22 Aug 11
Hmm, If I will be given a chance to be with my parents again, I will definitely show them how much I love them. Unfortunately I never had a chance to show my Papa how I love him because he passed away when I just a kid. With my Mama, I do hope and I guess I was able to show her that I love her in my own little ways. Back then I used to go to Manila whenever I'm on school vacation to take care of her since she was already bedridden at that time. I was the one doing all the household chores, bathing her, preparing her food and the likes. I know that what I have done back then is not enough to repay her for being the best Mama, if only I was given enough time to be with her to be with my parents I will do everything in my hands to make them happy and well provided.
Have a great day ahead!
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
23 Aug 11
You may have not the chance to show your love vocally to your father but seeing you from above, grown into a responsible and nice person, would surely be a good show of love to him.
For your mother, though she may have not have vocally appreciated you for your love and care, i know she was so proud and happy having you as their daughter. You have shown to them, that action speaks louder than words, when it comes to show of love to our parents or to others as well.
@pbbbsra (1214)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
Like you, I am also the one doing the things at home when I was single. And when I go home to visit, I do the same things as like before. I cook for them and do all the things for them as much as I can. I always tell them I love them, and I miss them when I am far. We talk everyday and when I come home, I kiss and hug them when I feel like it. I know parents won't be around as long as we live, I want to keep them healthy and live longer. I don't want to feel sorry someday if I have not done anything for them.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
I guess, it is really innate in us to really care and love our parents. It's just that , some are ashamed of hugging , much more telling our parents so.
But at least we get to show them our love by helping them in any way we can , if we are too ashamed to tell them that we love them . As it is said , we believe that "action speaks louder than words" .
@Cherizette (76)
• Guyana
16 Aug 11
My parents were always strict with me and new told me they love me so it was hard for me to say it. I would write it in cards and letters and I still do. We live in differnent continents so we don't see each other. But I call and write alot.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
Our paremnts maybe strict, but that doesn't mean that they don't love us. They are just like that, because they want us not to grow up wayward.
Yes, calling and writing to our parents are ways of showing our love for them. If we are too ashamed to tell them "I love you , mother and father" , then we can write them .
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
15 Aug 11
That's very true sql. When we are good children of our parents , loving and attentive to what they tell us, we are showing how much we love them. We don't make them have head aches because of misdeeds.
But i guess, some misdemeanors are part of growing up. When we emerge to be good citizens, despite our some misdemeanors in life, our parents will be so happy. That was wear showing them our love.
@kharlav (1669)
• Philippines
15 Aug 11
I am nor really affectionate to my parents. We are not that type of family. Though I wanted to but I know it would be weird. That's why we are not really a close family. For me, I think being an affectionate family really helps a family get closer together.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
15 Aug 11
Actually, kharlav my parents aren't affectionate when we were growing up. But we know that they love us so much, by the care and provision that they have given us.
But when they grow older and retired from work, all of us siblings initiated hugging and kissing them whenever we arrive and go back to our own houses. They now seemed to want those gestures, because the glow on their face could be seen whenever we do that.
I think, you should initiate being affectionate. It wouldn't hurt you if you do that.
@flowerfest08 (1677)
•
15 Aug 11
hi:)
Your way of expressing your love to your parents is good:...I express my love to my parents by saying that I love them, I don't have problem saying it and them too,I do some of the house chores in the house except for cooking because my mom is a better cook than me, I always hug them too whenever I feel hugging them, mostly before going to bed. It's our only way to pay them back for their sacrifice and unconditional love for us... so we better show it to them before it's too late.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
What a sweet girl you are. You really are expressive and showy of your love to your parents. I bet they are so proud of you for being that way. Keep it up.
@annelisle71 (275)
• Philippines
15 Aug 11
You are right, we should always love and respect our parents. And there are many ways to show them how much we love them. I was lucky enough that I was able to take care of my father when he was sick. Since I took up a medical-related course, my siblings thought I would be best fit to take care of my father and see to it that he drinks his medicines properly.
It was not easy though when he passed away. I miss our long talk in the wee hours of the morning when he can't sleep and we often laughed. My father has a good sense of humor and he never fails to make me laugh especially when I feel worried about his condition. Sometimes I feel I am the patient instead of him. He is such a strong person. There are no words to describe how much it hurt when you lost a parent.
Since then, I make it a point to make my mother feel that she is loved. I know that life is short and I want to make sure that we have quality time spent with her.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
15 Aug 11
i am sorry for the loss of your father. But i know somehow you are happy that you have served him during those days when he most needed someone to take care of him and to talk to.
Yes, let your mother feel all your love. She's the only parent left and you should treasure her, while she's still alive.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
15 Aug 11
That's really how it should be - to be able to openly show our love to our parents. Congatulations! Keep it up , my friend. I am sure your mother is so proud of you for being such.
@bielyn1886 (40)
• Philippines
15 Aug 11
My family is the most wonderful God had given.
In them I see the beautiful life in this world.
For them I experience the living of modest life.
and now its my turn to do so.
I want them to see the beatification and modesty life.
The question is by how!
I am one of the people who are ashamed to show my feelings,I am not that so showy.
I don't even said that I love them
i show my love for giving what they want for me,I also love canting and bonding with them.
I also kiss their hands and cook their favorite food.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
15 Aug 11
Wow, your ways of showing your love are wonderful. being an obedient child to our parents is what can really show our love for them. Parents knows what is best for us, so we just have to follow them if we think it wouldn't hurt us if we do so.
@Sitakalyani (133)
• India
15 Aug 11
As a human beings we have certain values to follow to be respected by all. In that values, you have already fulfilled one. You have to think about remaining values for your self-satisfaction.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
I am confused by what you have written. Could you please clarify ?