I'm almost 18, (10 days ) and I am in college. I live at home and my parents usually go to sleep before me. I give them each a kiss on their head and tell them I love them before turning off their light.
I told my friend about it and she says I'm weird and I need to grow up? What do you think?
2007-09-28 17:15:01 · 22 answers · asked by ... 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
WTF?? Don't listen to your friend -she's probably jealous you have such a close and loving relationship with your parents !
Both my kids (21 and 19) still kiss , hug us goodnight, and we always say we love them every night, and every morning as we all leave home. What on earth is wrong with that ??
I believe we never know when we will take our last breath, and wouldn't it be better knowing we have told our dearest family members exactly how much we love them??
Pity your "friend" coz sounds like she never had such a loving family......
2007-09-28 17:21:31 · answer #1 · answered by mamabear_45 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's Awesome!!!!
Your friend might be a little insecure in her relationship with her parents. I hope when my baby is 18 she will come give me a kiss on the forehead good night. I think that's sweet.
When I moved away from my parents, I missed everything about home. I would call them each night and tell them good night as I had always done.
Don't be ashamed at all!! Take Care!
2007-09-29 01:00:00 · answer #2 · answered by blondieoftexas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's wonderful that you do that. My daughter is almost 18, and it's difficult to even get a hug from her. It's awkward for some reason. I see her hug her boyfriend warmly, but us she hugs stiffly and for some reason it hurts my feelings. I think you're a warm and sensitive sweetheart and you should never feel bad about your display of affection for the people you love, no matter who they are. Don't stop. You won't have your parents forever. Life is amazingly fleeting. It may not seem it now, but it is. I've been experiencing much death in my family this year, and I wish I was there for them more. Keep that affection going-someday you'll be so glad you did.
2007-09-29 00:24:43 · answer #3 · answered by Animal Rights Girl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is perfectly normal. My daughter is 19 yrs old, she'll be 20 next month and my son is 16 yrs old. My daughter still give both her dad and I hugs and kisses. My son gives me hugs and kisses and tells his dad good night and he loves him but says he's too old to give dad hugs and kisses. I guess that's a guy thing. I have always told my kids that they are never to old to hug their mother so forget it. My daughter recently got married and my son-in-law hugs me when they get here and when they leave. Also I never allow my kids to leave that I don't tell them I love them nor do I hang up the phone without saying I love you to them.
My mother passed away when I was 6 yrs old but I give my dad and step mom hugs when i see them.
You never know what is going to happen.
My sister-in-law passed away last month at 34 yrs old (she died in her sleep) and her son had stayed with our son for about a week and was to go home that day and feels bad cuz he didn't get to say I love you to her one last time.
So not only is it normal and natural, it's a really good thing.
2007-09-29 01:39:00 · answer #4 · answered by sara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not weird, and from what I see, most parents would WANT a daughter like you. People tend to be so caught up societ and their own lives nowadays, they forget what's really important; family. I think it's so sweet that you do this, I give you a high five for being such a loving daughter.
2007-09-29 01:34:20 · answer #5 · answered by justkeepswimming 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
obviously you love your parents... i am 51 yrs. old with four grown children, i would wonder what was wrong if i didn't get a kiss and a hug, yes even from my 28 yr old son... my kids and i have always been close, as well as most of the family, we aren't touchy feely kinda people, but hugs and kisses are just a part of our family life... it's wonderful and i wouldn't have it any other way, so i think your friend is missing out on something special
2007-09-29 00:36:37 · answer #6 · answered by Imadad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's great to show love to your parents ...even at 18 ... age doesn't matter and if someone says your weird ...than my guess is they are jealous that they don't have the same relationship with their parents!!
don't grow up too quick .. you'll treasure these moments the most when they pass ..
2007-09-29 00:33:46 · answer #7 · answered by emnari 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's sad your friend doesn't share the kind of relationship with her parents that you do with yours. My kids still hug and kiss me and I hope they never stop! (They are 18, 12, and 11)
2007-09-29 00:59:20 · answer #8 · answered by santokieann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah its normal . i kinda admire you for being that kind of daughter. you were raised in a good home. love your parents for they will not be here forever enjoy the times with your parents. friends come and go but parents are here for a short while. dont miss out on family because of pressure it all ends too soon
2007-09-29 00:32:13 · answer #9 · answered by tiffany t 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my kids always kiss and hug me and say i love you every night. the older two who are 21 and 26 always kiss and say i love you every time they are leaving ,or at the end of a phone call,even though we see eachother almost daily. we quickly kiss on the lips. we love eachother and there needs to be more of that shown. it doesnt matter if they are with friends or where they are they always say i love you .
2007-09-30 00:23:31 · answer #10 · answered by marilynfsmgm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋