Children are the bond between two families, crucial in resolving conflicts between spouses.

However, some families just want one child, pouring all their love into that one.

Having an only son is one thing, as sons usually return to their parents no matter where they study.

But having an only daughter is different. When she gets married 20 years later, it can be quite heartbreaking.

“How long will your only daughter stay by your side?”

Daughters are often seen as caring and loving. Many families hope for a lovable and obedient daughter.

But how long will she stay with you?

This might be a topic many parents with daughters don’t want to hear about, yet it’s inevitable.

When your daughter was born, you were too busy to be there for her.

By the time she reached middle school, you realized she had grown up.

When you finally wanted to be there for her, you found that you missed too many moments of her growth, and now you don’t know what to talk to her about.

As you tried to take an interest in her hobbies, your daughter was quietly growing up.

You drifted apart until she went to study in another city, making you realize how far she had gone.

When she left, you found the house quiet, just you and your husband, feeling empty.

You reminisced about how time flies, with 20 years passing in the blink of an eye.

Looking at your daughter’s childhood photos and videos, you suddenly saw yourself in her, similar in many ways.

Whenever you missed her, you would send her a video, but the calls never lasted long before getting cut off.

Your daughter seems busier now than you were at her age.

After much thought, you and your husband decided to visit her.

Arriving in the city where she was studying, you found your daughter had many friends and even a boyfriend.

But she never mentioned any of this to you, leaving you feeling lost.

As your daughter was about to graduate from college, she followed her boyfriend to another city.

You wanted them to come back to your city, but you couldn’t bring yourself to say it.

Your daughter was getting married to her boyfriend in his city, truly leaving her family and parents.

You felt reluctant, but understood that daughters eventually leave home and their parents.

You, who always seemed strong, couldn’t express those sappy feelings, only sending local specialties occasionally to show your longing.

You calculated that your daughter had probably spent less than 15 years with you.

“The Trials Every Family with an Only Daughter Must Face, Yet Still a Blessing”

Daughters will eventually get married and leave home, leaving their parents behind.

After a daughter gets married, the parents may be left alone in an empty house.

Some parents can’t bear to part with their daughter and move closer to her city or even her neighborhood, wanting to be near her.

Their entire support system revolves around their daughter.

Their life centers on their daughter, doing everything for her.

In their world, the daughter is the closest and most cherished person.

They are willing to go to great lengths and spend money just to be closer to their daughter.

This is not only to make up for missing out on her childhood but also to find solace in their remaining years.

From the daughter’s pregnancy to childbirth, you never left her side, not wanting to miss any moment.

As your daughter became a mother, you grew closer, as she understood the challenges of motherhood and why parents choose to live close by.

While people say sons provide for their parents in old age, daughters are just as capable.

Your mother taught you many things, especially how to be a good mother.

You see the white strands in her hair, realizing that time has left its mark on her face.

Your parents have dedicated over 20 years of hard work since you were born.

They have truly aged; your father’s back is hunched, your mother’s hair has turned white, and she now wears reading glasses.

This is a sight you never wanted to see, never imagining it would happen to you one day.

You still remember your strong mother and capable father, but they are no longer the same.

Their love for you has always been unconditional, regardless of how you treated them.

Now, they pour that same love onto your children.

Even without siblings, your parents’ love for you is abundant.