Along with being quiet and shy, I am not a demonstratively affectionate person. I’m sure there are many hours of couch time analysis and nurture versus nature theories that would explain who and why I’m me. But, that’s for another reflective consideration. Of course, when my children were babies, toddlers and elementary school age, I hugged, kissed, and cuddled them. When they adolescentized, there were far fewer exoh’s, exoh’s . A development, I understood that was part of an exploration and declaration of their independence. Now that they have explored, declared and gained that independence, our expressions of love for one another are confined to a silent assumption. Don’t misunderstand, though, the assumption that we care for one another and unconditionally love each other is genuine and runs deep. But, our greetings are often a smile and quick hello. Our partings are ”bye now” and a wave of the hand. Oh sure, I suspect, just like...
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