How much effort does it take from you to be or at least act like a devoted daughter / son?

Question

How much effort does it take from you to be or at least act like a devoted daughter / son?

Answer 1

It's so much a part of who I am that I don't have to put that much effort into it most of the time. I'm going to call my mother every week or so  to see how she's doing (my father passed away some years ago) and a couple of times a month I drop by for a visit since she lives less than an hours drive from us. The same goes for my mother-in-law, except that my wife talks to her every evening (my mother doesn't even want me to call that often -but then she has 7 other children).

Answer 2

Just to talk to my parents and send them cards on their birthdays. I believe I am more devoted to my mother than she is to me by far!  

Answer 3

I love my parents very much,i show my love to them both naturally and genuinely, no acting involved.  

Answer 4

More than I am willing to put out.  

Answer 5

No effort, and no acting.  Being a devoted daughter is automatic for me.  I love my parents, and let it show.  That is true no matter how old I am... Though it was a bit more difficult when I was a teenager.

Answer 6

Staying in touch and showing a little concern is good.

Answer 7

i no longer have parents, so the only one i feel any devotion to is my soon to be ex mother-in-law, whom i love like my own!♥

Answer 8

About the same as breathing. I'm only seventeen, so it's probably a little bit easier, as I still live in the same house as them.

It really doesn't take much effort. My parents are incredible, and it would probably take more effort to pretend that I wasn't a devoted daughter. Not to mention it would hurt them, and that would hurt me.

I like to believe that I am as devoted to my parents as they are to me, but my mom said that parents love their kids more than anyone could possibly love anyone else. She said that when I had kids, I would love them more than her, and that it's normal and the way it's supposed to be. Apparently nothing can compare to the love a good parent has for his or her child.

In the meantime, I have difficulty imagining loving someone more than my parents.

Answer 9

Not a lot. I call them both (divorced) at least once a week. And drive down a couple times a month. When I was younger and a bit of a hot head, we argued a lot more and I'm sure they thought I didn't appreciate them but I've grown up and realize most of what they did/said, was for my benefit.

Answer 10

I’m very devoted to my mother. We work at the same company, I’m there for her always if she ever needs anything. She’s always there for me and helps babysit my son when needed. She’s really an amazing woman and I look up to her in so many ways. We speak daily on the phone, sometimes more than once, and we go out for drinks once in a while or dinner. Sometimes we go to the beach and have family weekends….we always have fun when we’re hanging out with Mom….

My father on the other hand, well, he screwed up when we were kids/teens. And being older when things happened means more damage and less of a chance to change what we remember. And he has yet to apologize for his behavior back then. My sister barely associates herself with Dad. I at least call once in a blue moon, call on his birthday and send a card if I’m feeling real nice. I don’t hate the guy, but it’s not the greatest father/daughter bond going on….