Have you ever said I love you to your dad?

@senses (840)
Philippines
June 14, 2008 10:44pm CST
We, in the family, are not expressive with each other feelings, so saying I love you had never been uttered by my mouth to any member of the family. I have said it but through text. However, does it really matter? I always believe that actions speak louder than voice so I just do it with actions by showing them the respect they deserved and by obeying to their commands. Now, that it's father day, I had texted my dad. I may not be able to really utter it from my mouth in front of him, but, I know he feels my love for him. How about you, have you ever said I love you to your dad? Or to any members of your family?
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14 responses
• United States
15 Jun 08
Absolutely. I tell him every chance I get. Actions, yes, speak louder than words. But when you live 800 miles away, it's hard to show dad how much he means to you on a regular basis. I make sure every member of my family hears "I love you" whenever we talk.
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@senses (840)
• Philippines
15 Jun 08
That is great. It shows that you are affectionate. Keep it up!
@lynnchua (3412)
• Singapore
16 Jun 08
Never before, my dad is so serious and strict. Dare not tell him that. Only said that to my hubby and kids.
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• United States
16 Jun 08
My family use to be like that where no one says i love you out loud. I never heard my dad say that to me until right before he was going in for surgery on his heart about 15 years ago. But now when we talk on the phone or get together he tells me all the time that he loves me.
@senses (840)
• Philippines
16 Jun 08
Great that things had change for you. I wish you all the happiness in life!
@cote83 (12)
• China
16 Jun 08
I have not ever said "I love you" to my family member though I love them very much. I think the most important thing is to let my family know my love and feel love. Maybe speak out is a very good way. No matter you speak it out or not, keep "love you" in mind and don't hesitate to to express.
@senses (840)
• Philippines
16 Jun 08
No matter whether we speak it out or not yes I also agree that always keep love in our mind and in our heart!
@sassyass (28)
16 Jun 08
i have always been risied 2 say i love u 2 ALL my family ( anuts uncle grandma's mom dad bothers ect..) to me i think u should always say it 2 your family
@senses (840)
• Philippines
16 Jun 08
I wish it will happen soon. Thank you for sharing, I wish you all the happiness in life!
@dorkello (28)
• United States
16 Jun 08
I have said it to my mom many more times than my dad. I can actually remember the times I said it: when I was in Europe, and on my wedding day. But I don't think it bothers him, because he does know how much I love him and care for him. My husband's father says it everytime they get off the phone, and he (hubby) actually gets annoyed by it. As long as he knows, I think that's what matters.
@senses (840)
• Philippines
16 Jun 08
As long as he knows, I think that's what matters. I also agree but words would be a complements! :)
@tholitz (1127)
• Philippines
15 Jun 08
My father is not a showy person and don't like to express his feeling through words but rather in action by giving something special to you. As we grew up, we have inherited this character of my father. If there's one thing that I really would like to do is to say the words "I love you" to my father when he can still hear it. I'm just looking for the right time and hopefully when he came back once again here to visit us, I could finally do this.
@senses (840)
• Philippines
15 Jun 08
We have the same father! "I'm just looking for the right time and hopefuly when he came back once again here to visit us, I could finally do this". I pray that it will be soon! I know your dad will be very happy to hear that simple yet meaningful words!
@snowy22315 (168441)
• United States
16 Jun 08
to my mom when we were younger. My son I say I love him all the time. My nuclear family from childhood other than my mom and maybe my sister probably not. I've said that I love my dad in cards but not in person.
16 Jun 08
I always tell both my parents that I love them. I havent grown up with them being 'round the corner' so I appreciate everything they do for me. Everytime I speak to them on the phone I always make sure that I say love you. I also put love you in cards and texts with loads of kisses. Although my parents know that I love them, I feel that its nice to hear the words and someone tell you that they love you. My parents always say it back to me. i dont tell my brother that I love them but will write love in a card. That just seems strangely creepy to me!!!
@longbangod (1785)
• Philippines
15 Jun 08
When I was still single, we are not also very expressive. We don't really utter the word I LOVE YOU to our parents and even among us brothers and sisters. But now that I am married and I have my own family already. We never forget to say I love you to each other every day. Anyway, Happy Father's day to your dad and all fathers the world over...
@senses (840)
• Philippines
16 Jun 08
Likewise, extend my greetings of a happy father's day to your dad and to your husband!
@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
16 Jun 08
I can't remember if i said "I love you" to him, or to the other members of my family - i know, that is not a good thing - i guess people (me included) don't speak their minds as often as they should, and they appreciate a person as much as they should only when they are gone.
@leateagee (3667)
• China
15 Jun 08
Not that I can remember. My parents were seperated when I was young. I used to go to my father's house and spend the holiday with him and his siblings but I can't remember being close to him and would have a moment that I would have the chance or have a situation wherein I would say "I love you" to him. I never been to close to a man except one particular lover for 2 years. After that its just a short time relationships. I don't have any feelings with my Dad. My mom didn't say anything bad about my dad, its just that we are not close. He has passed away many many years ago so when my maturity was developed I had no chance to talk o him about life and anything. Take care =)
@senses (840)
• Philippines
16 Jun 08
How sad that you have not been closed to your dad. anyway, I know despite this you had loved your dad. Stay safe always!
@Odamashin (434)
• Philippines
18 Jun 08
Like you we are not expressive in our family..we never say "i love you" to each other..even to our parents..honestly, i don't know how to say these words to them..awful..but true...i do show them how much i care for them in my own little ways..and maybe these little ways touch their hearts..coz i believe that saying it is not enough but you have to prove it in your actions...though i know that i can give them the greatest happiness in this world if at least i tell them how much i love them..i now have my own family..but i do remember to give my father a gift..
• India
15 Jun 08
yes i have told my dad i love u
@senses (840)
• Philippines
16 Jun 08
that's great! I wish you all the happiness!