An interesting post, and one I can relate to, like I'm sure a lot of people can.

That being said, as an adult, and no longer a child, I see it very differently.

My Dad was a good man, but not affectionate. (not including his doggies lol)

But you know what? - He got out of bed every morning, worked 7 days a week, and never took a penny from his earnings.

It all went back into the family. No complaints, no whining.

For decades.

Which has more real value?

That - or someone who tells you how much they love you, as they head out to meet their mates?

Expression of love can come in many forms, and to put into into the box we have been sold on what love 'is' does a massive disservice to people who love just as much - but don't express it according to the standards that 'Cosmopolitan' has set down as 'the right way', for the last 50 years...

....just sayin'...