I'm more in line with AccyJay here. Rarely told or showed love but I count it more to my parents up bringing. My Dad's Mum was all German, and we were always told by my mum that's why my dad never showed his feelings.
Even though it makes 'em feel uncomfortable, I tell my dad and his sister (my old maid Aunt) that I love them. Forget about giving those two hugs though
! It makes them both feel so uncomfortable.
I've only got more comfortable hugging after moving down to the southern part of the US.
Also was rather shocked when Mez gave me a hug straight up when I met her at the Stag. I didn't think that the English did that, especially with strangers. It was very nice and made me quite comfortable (would have really weirded me out if Mick had slid a hug my way though!
)
JUST DO KITTY LOVE!
Brian