Despite oneself....How to make a sentence ?
Despite oneself , I know its meaning but how to make a sentence.
I tried to make two sentences here , are they correct ?

( 1 ) I go to work every day ,despite myself.
( 2 ) You need to humor your parents's wishes , despite yourself.

I feel above sentences is a little bit strange but I can't put my finger on it...
Anyone can help me to modify them ? Thank you in advance.

Question

Despite oneself....How to make a sentence ?
Despite oneself , I know its meaning but how to make a sentence.
I tried to make two sentences here , are they correct ?

( 1 ) I go to work every day ,despite myself.
( 2 ) You need to humor your parents's wishes , despite yourself.

I feel above sentences is a little bit strange but I can't put my finger on it...
Anyone can help me to modify them ? Thank you in advance.

Answer

Try them this way:
I go to work every day, despite my own wishes or feelings.
You need to humor your parents' wishes, despite your own feelings on the matter.

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