Why does some parents find it hard to say I love you or show affections to their kids and things like that?

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It's quite possible they grew up with parents who also found it difficult to be openly affectionate. They learn what they live. Or in some cases their affection might have been openly rejected by their parents. If that's the case, they may grow up with the idea that showing love is shameful in some way. There are all kinds of reasons for becoming the kind of people we are.

Feb. 10/17
3:44 pm