Torn about always being respectful (8)
I believe the answer is:
reverent
'respectful' is the definition.
('reverent' can be similar in meaning to 'respectful')
'torn about always' is the wordplay.
'torn' becomes 'rent' (rending is a kind of tearing).
'about' is an insertion indicator.
'always' becomes 'ever' ('ever' can be a synonym of 'always').
'rent' going around 'ever' is 'REVERENT'.
'being' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for reverent that I've seen before include "Deeply respectful" , "worshipping" , "Showing profound respect" , "Showing devout awe" , "Showing respect and veneration" .)