This is an interesting discussion. I didn't have a cuddly household at all growing up. I come from a long line of Austrian peasant stock. Not the cuddliest people in the world. And certainly not emotionally expressive either. But we are survivors, so....we can roll with the punches in times of stress I guess. I don't remember my parents ever saying I love you when I was young. It just wasn't done. And hugs were for special occasions, like birthdays, graduations, etc. They were few and far between. But I always felt loved by them. Even though it didn't come out often in words or physical actions. They were definitely more "acts of service" parents. huh....strange how I turned out quite differently when it comes to my own LL in my M....Although I did M an acts of service guy. Big shocker.
