Dads Deserve Love and Thanks Every Day — Not Only on Father’s Day  

Let’s face it — Father’s Day often gets overlooked, like the extra chip no one realises is missing until it’s too late. While mums tend to be showered with affection, dads often receive a more understated kind of appreciation — a quick “thanks”, maybe a last-minute gift, and then life goes on. 

But if we’re being honest, fathers are just as deserving of daily admiration, not just a once-a-year celebration accompanied by a photo and a “#FathersDay” caption. 

Dads are remarkably versatile. One moment they’re fixing the leaking sink, the next they’re navigating traffic jams just to make sure you arrive at tuition on time. Whether your dad is the strong, silent type who expresses affection through actions rather than words, or the humorous kind who sends questionable memes at 2pm — their love is steadfast, albeit sometimes a little unconventional.  

Let’s not forget the multitude of things they do behind the scenes. Who buys your Milo even before you realise it’s finished? Who pretends not to like dessert just so you can have the last slice of cake? Who insists he doesn’t want anything for his birthday, but secretly wears that same T-shirt you got him three years ago because it means a lot? 

The truth is, fathers have a profound impact on our lives even if they express their care with sarcasm, dad jokes, or by adjusting the aircond remote to “just nice.” Their presence provides comfort, stability, and an odd but endearing sense of routine.  

Sure, Father’s Day is a lovely occasion to show a bit of extra love but our gratitude shouldn’t be compartmentalised into a single Sunday in June. Small gestures go a long way: say thank you after he drops you off, buy him his favourite dessert without being asked, or just sit down and listen when he starts talking about his glory days playing football. 

Remember, fathers may not articulate their emotions the way mums do, but their love is no less deep — it’s just a bit more subtle. 

Here’s to the dads, appas, ayahs, and babas of Malaysia — the unsung heroes of every family, who keep things running with quiet dedication and the occasional sarcastic comment. You are appreciated more than you know — today, tomorrow, and every day after that. 

 

Words to learn: 

Albeit – a conjunction meaning “although” 

Unconventional – different from what is usual or from the way most people do things. 

Multitude – a large number of people or things. 

Profound – felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way. 

Compartmentalised – to separate something into parts and not allow those parts to mix together. 

Articulate – able to express thoughts and feelings easily and clearly. 

Subtle – not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious in any way. 

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