how should one express love to mother?

India
August 20, 2008 12:14pm CST
hey guys.. Recently it happens that i'm very busy with my colg life, friends, studies. coz of which i'm hardly at home.. But that does not mean that i dont feel for my family. few days back i got to know that my mother is very hurt by this behaviour of mine, she thinks i dont feel anything for her.. But that's not right.. i love my mother like anything and she is the most important person for me in this world. but i was not at all able to explain it to her.. And i dont know how to do it. expressing your love to the people you love most is so difficult know..
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@berrys (864)
• Singapore
20 Aug 08
I know ho you feel man I'm in college too and worst I'm in a different country then my family but I'd just call home once in a while and see how shes doing or email my brother some pictures of me and my friends just so he can show my parents that I'm fine and still remember them and when its their birthdays i always send back a gift an sms an a phone call XD. but if you guys live together you should post a picture of you n her somewhere she would see with a little message every ones in a while just too let her know you care or take her out to dinner or breakfast once in a while or maybe help her with her groceries basically there are many ways you could just do something with her once a week or a month it doesn't have to be everyday but you always have to remind the people you love about how much you love them. If not they forget and feel neglected. I know this is gonna sound freaky but i even send my dog some treaties and I'd send home a nice lil pillow for him with my scent all over it i saw him over the web cam howling over the pillow looking at the door and he kept running in my room too look for me it was so cute!
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• India
25 Aug 08
Hey berrys thanks for ur response.. you seem to b very sweet person indeed . sending pillow for your dog? i mean thats really so sweet of u.. and i really liked your idea of putting up a pic of me n my mom.. i'll do that dear..as like everyone else my mother is very important to me and i guess n relation shud b taken 4 granted.. everyone needs to know how much the other person loves that person.. right? Thanks 4 ur response 1nce again
@jolope (987)
• Philippines
20 Aug 08
hmm..i'll advise based on experience.. leave a note.. since you say you're too busy to interact with your mom..or to spend time with her..you could always leave her a note..just say thank you, or whatever is on your mind.. and when you get the chance, serve her something to drink.. give her a hug before you leave the house.. let her know you're around though she cant really see you that often.. tell her where you're going.. let her know what you're up to lately.. i think these simple things are the ones that makes a person smile.. best of luck..:)
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• India
25 Aug 08
hey jolope thanks for your response buddy.. I have really started doing that and its working. I mean my mom atleast doesnt feel that i dont care for her anymore,, That was a gem of advice
@jolope (987)
• Philippines
26 Aug 08
thank you for the best response.. im glad things are working out fine for you and your mom..:)
• India
20 Aug 08
i know hectic life can really make you go little far away from your loved ones. to express your love you can like spend some special day with her like on her birthday if its nearby... try spending the entire day only with her. get her a cake, switch of your mobile on that day and give her a complete attention. or u can just come home every day and hug her... make it an everyday habit. that way even she will know u remember her every day.
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• India
25 Aug 08
Hey fleur petal thanks for your response.. you gave me a really nice idea.. switching off cell phone is the the best thing that can b done as my cell phone keeps ringing all the time and even when i'm having dinner with my family it happens that i am on phone.. But i'll try ur way.. Thanks
@metschica25 (5399)
• United States
21 Aug 08
I think it just is a big change for your mother . sometimes , it is hard to let go and know your child has a life . I know this is a little different but both of my parents became very unhappy when I moved out and when through a stage of morning . I was so happy to be on my own and enjoying life that , i too was not around as much and kinda just cut the tie all at once , which i didnt mean to do . As weeks went on I came around my parents more , did phone calls, and started to invite them over . I just needed a little bit of a break . I think what you need to do is just make some time for your mom , and try to inform her of your plans . Also, tell you you didnt know you were making her feel that way . My mom loves cards , so maybe you could always buy your mom one too
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@reckon21 (3479)
• Philippines
20 Aug 08
Mothers are very emotional and sensitive person. The best thing to do to express love for her is to give her flowers and card expressing your love for her. Take her to her favorite movies or bring her to her favorite restaurant. That is what we called bonding session. If you don't have time to take her out, just bring home her favorite foods and eat with her.
• India
25 Aug 08
Hey Reckon.. Thanks a lot for your response buddy.. I'll try it all
@metalhalo (599)
• United States
21 Aug 08
I'd send her a heartfelt letter. Be open and honest and tell her how you feel. Writing is always easier than just talking because you get to carefully choose your words. Tell her that your life is being consumed by college but not a day goes by that you don't miss her. Let her know how much you love her. You're going to college and trying to better yourself and your future. Explaining how you feel towards family can be difficult because alot of us think it should be known automatically but sometimes people just need to hear it for confirmation. Good luck!
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• India
25 Aug 08
Hey metalhalo.. Thanks a lot for your response.. writing a letter i dont know y bt i find it difficult.. I\Expressing all emotions to mom at once i dont know but it feels awkward.. but still i'll try dear.. Thanks again
@deebomb (15304)
• United States
21 Aug 08
As a mother I can feel what your mom is feeling. She is feeling that your are growing away from her and that hurts even though you know that it is what is supposed to happen. Take some time from your friends and spend an hour or 2 a couple of times a week and let her know that you still need her just not the same need as when you were younger Ask for her advise or opinion on different things even if you don't take the advise she will know that you value it. We mothers have a great need to be needed.
@shyama86 (73)
21 Aug 08
Hi Friend, There is no substitute for a mother in this world. U cannot place anything equalent to her love, compasion , selfless services . she cares so much for her children, let there be any number of them. she knows each and every one in and out their likes and dislikes, their moods , talents etc etc. There are so many ways to express one's love towards ones' mother.U dont hv to get costly things , no formalities required. Just a cuddle a kiss on her cheeks that's all . within seconds all her grivances will go off . Just hv some time to talk to yr mother ,enquire about her health, whether she had food on time. U can do small helps in her kitchen work also.
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• India
21 Aug 08
I do not think that u can get so involved in your friendship circle that u do not have time to be at home and talk to your mother. See Mother is the most revered relation in the world. At least the mother keeps the child for 9 months in her womb. The mother care for the unborn and after birth it is mother who care and brought up the childern. I lost my mother in the childhood. We must respect her sentiments. You should go to the mother and remain there for some time and get her blessings u will become eternally happy. Take care and discuss further on the matter.
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@fearie (153)
• Philippines
21 Aug 08
Whenever I go out or come home, I kiss my mom on the cheeks. I hug her sometimes and she knows that we all love her
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@jeanchia (137)
• Malaysia
21 Aug 08
since you're hardly at home, you can call her while you're outside. Like asking her how is she doing & stuff like that. I did that too, even tho' i see her everyday. She just need to know that you know she exist. :)
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@venuschd (50)
• India
21 Aug 08
Expressing love to mother??..what is the need to.. i mean your mother you more than anyone in your life..she knows all..she understands you and can feel you from anywhere..she can feel your love even without you showing it..showing off is just a gesture..but real feel if you want..that can only be felt... so i just let my mom know me ...i behave as what i am and she knows how much i love her..thats my way of expressing love..
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@cishi1230 (197)
• Philippines
21 Aug 08
you can express your love to your mom by listening to her stories even if you heard it a zillion times..lol..by attending to her health needs..being present even if you dont have to talk that much..making her laugh..simple things give simple pleasure..
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• China
21 Aug 08
Maybe writing a letter to your mother is a good choice.Some time, it's difficult for us to talk to our mothers face to face.You can write a letter to your mother.In the letter, you can express your ideas from your heart.You can also explain your reasons.When I have some disundersandings with my mother.I always do that way.It's very useful.Maybe you can try it!
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@trixyteddy (1070)
• India
21 Aug 08
Oh, this is a tough one... My mom did a lot for us, like any other mother. She even looked after my sister's and my kids while they were small. We do get caught up in our work, that mothers start feeling left out. I guess we too will land up in the same boat someday. So this should wake us up and understand our children when they grow up. Well, I try to make time and take my mom for a walk (even though its a slow one) every evening. So we either get to talk on different things that interest her, or we just walk silently. They do need us now.
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@arikiya (41)
• United States
20 Aug 08
Mothers for the most part are fairly easy to please - all you really have to do is make a phonecall, or like someone else said, leave a note. Heck, the next time you go see her, stop and pick some flowers for her. As long as you give her a reminder every now and then that you're thinking about her, she'll be happy.
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@rup011 (725)
• Germany
20 Aug 08
Oh you should really spend some time with your mom. Do one thing. Whenever I used to return from my college, I used to tell her all what happened in my college and kept her up to date. I used to tell my mom about my friends etc. So that never made her feel that I am not giving her time. You try to do the same. In the evening, I tried to stay at home as much as possible. I used to make my mom sit in my study room. I really miss my mom. She stays very far now.
• India
25 Aug 08
Hey rup011 .. Thanks a lot for your response .. it used to happen earlier that i used to tell my mom everything after coming back but god knows when and how it all stopped. But i'll definitely try to build that link again.. Thanks for reminding it..
@magojordan (3252)
• Philippines
21 Aug 08
Well expressing your love to a parent could start by showing appreciation for them raising you up. You could start by being a good daughter by doing well in your studies. Also call them everyday since you are far away from them maybe they worry too much about you too.
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@pehpot (4762)
• Philippines
21 Aug 08
It is not hard. Just show them that you still think of them even if you are busy with your life. Communication is very important. Last weekend I went to visit my mother and she cooked my favorite food. I knew I am not vocal with my feelings for her but I ate like 4 times that day, it is my way of showing her how I appreciate the food she cooked for me.
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@allurejan (197)
• United States
21 Aug 08
Sending your mother a warm message is one of the ways. Express your love and care to her. Tell her how you appreciate all the things she have done for you and for the whole family. Giving her a hug and kiss means a lot.
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