A Man's love

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I love you. Those words have been on my mind a lot lately. Until two years ago, I didn't know what my father looked like or how he sounded when he said, "I love you." My stepfather did his best, but what does "I love you" mean to us as men? How has hearing or not hearing it shaped our future? I've never heard my father say it, so how does that affect my relationship with my kids? Do I say "I love you" less often, with less intensity? A mother's love is different—cuddles and kisses. A father's love is often shown through actions rather than words. How does this impact us as men? Do we say "I love you" carelessly or more reluctantly, understanding its depth? In a society that encourages men to embrace their feminine side, does "I love you" matter more now? What does it mean to you? Did your father say it to you?

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