In my household where I grew up, we seldom said, “I love you.” to each other. We felt that you need to express love through your actions, not through mere words. Our parents worked hard to provide us with a comfortable living because they loved us. They felt that just saying, “I love you.” did not get a roof over our heads and meals on the table. Without saying anything, we understood how much they loved us.
But not everyone was raised the way I was. Recently I realized how important it is to vocalize your love for someone: spouses, family members, and friends. I do say so to my kids often as part of everyday greetings, but I wonder if I say it in a meaningful way. So, from now on, I am going to have a reminder every day to tell people who I care how much I love them with my sincere feelings.
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