Berta,

Do you know about the Five Languages of Love?  Check it out.  It tells that we all have a strong preference in how we show love and how we like to receive love.

I grew up in a family who showed their love through Acts of Service. They were not physically affectionate or used words like “I love you” but I knew I was loved.  My main receiving Love Language is touch so I love it when someone is physically affectionate with me.

It’s a learning process between people who have different primary giving/receiving Love Languages.

If there is a willingness to learn and practice each other’s Love Language then you guys will be OK.

Mark