How do I tell my parents that I love them?

[anandtechuser07]

I'm not close to my parents at all (who live in the same city), and I haven't spoken to them in awhile. I'm a miserable son. I'm 29ish and have a life of my own. How can I tell them how much I love them and how much I appreciate all they've done for me? What can I do? I would rather not say anything sentimental; I want to make or do something for them.

 

[Born2bwire]

Drunk dial.

 

[ch33zw1z]

Pick up the phone and tell them.

 

[Baked]

Take 'em out for dinner.

 

[spaceghost21]

Originally posted by: Baked
Take 'em out for dinner.

Try to find a something you have a common interest in and do that.

Go see a movie before dinner and that can help start the conversation.

Just some ideas.

 

[Bryophyte]

Tell them. Take them out to dinner and hand them a letter with those words if you're too embarrassed to say them out loud.

 

[Ns1]

Start visiting them?

I have dinner with my parents every week.

 

[sonambulo]

Originally posted by: Baked
Take 'em out for dinner.

I second this motion.

I move to pass the motion before The Council.

 

[djheater]

Originally posted by: anandtechuser07
I'm not close to my parents at all (who live in the same city), and I haven't spoken to them in awhile. I'm a miserable son. I'm 29ish and have a life of my own. How can I tell them how much I love them and how much I appreciate all they've done for me? What can I do? I would rather not say anything sentimental; I want to make or do something for them.

That bears explaining, is it cultural, or are you an emotional coward?

Either way, you're going to need to set aside time to spend with them. If they're like my parents the important thing is that you're there for them to chat\complain\interact with. They probably don't need or want anything from you, they just want to know you and be a part of your life.

 

[LEDominator]

Originally posted by: anandtechuser07
I'm not close to my parents at all (who live in the same city), and I haven't spoken to them in awhile. I'm a miserable son. I'm 29ish and have a life of my own. How can I tell them how much I love them and how much I appreciate all they've done for me? What can I do? I would rather not say anything sentimental; I want to make or do something for them.

Grandkids? lol

 

[Gooberlx2]

Just call them. Make an effort to get over and visit every once in a while to say "hi". Stay for a meal and a beer; better yet, make it for them.

I would love to be closer to my folks (1000 miles apart). Though I do talk to them regularly, I still miss them. There are few, if any, things one can truly appreciate more than close family.

 

[Bootprint]

Remember to do it slowly, don't just blurt it out or they'll think you're coming out of the closet or dying.

 

[gooseman]

I'm not really sure of the best way to go about it but if you really feel that way about them and you don't think they know it you need to tell them soon. Don't let one or both of them end up passing away and you just "never got around to it". I promise you will regret that.

 

[sandmanwake]

Nothing good can come of this. Don't do it. You're not close to your parents for a reason.

 

[pyonir]

Buy them a Cadillac. If someone bought me a Cadillac i'd know they really love me.

 

[theprodigalrebel]

Record a poignant, barechested, alcohol-and-drugs-fueled ode to them and send them a link.

 

[theprodigalrebel]

*dp*

 

[HannibalX]

Originally posted by: pyonir
Buy them a Cadillac. If someone bought me a Cadillac i'd know they really love me.

I took the train here and I'm taking the train home.

 

[Casawi]

Do what makes them happy, and if you don't know that ....

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

I don't think this is a single event... one event doesn't change years of whatever. Maybe just start spending more time with them?

 

[pyonir]

Originally posted by: Pale Rider

Originally posted by: pyonir
Buy them a Cadillac. If someone bought me a Cadillac i'd know they really love me.

I took the train here and I'm taking the train home.

How about an astronaut pen then?

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: sandmanwake
Nothing good can come of this. Don't do it. You're not close to your parents for a reason.

:thumbsdown:


you don't need any advice from us OP, just do it.

 

[Mill]

Originally posted by: Born2bwire
Drunk dial.

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!!

 

[KarenMarie]

You don't have to tell them you love them if it makes any of you uncomfortable. Just tell them that you have grown to realize how difficult it was for them to be your parent and you really appreciate all they have done. Then say "Thank You!"

A hug, at that point, is optional.

 

[SludgeFactory]

Free e-card with the most annoying midi song you can find. Older people love those things.