Seeds of love

I love this topic, LOVE. I consider myself a loving person, especially with my children and my partner, but I sincerely believe that being affectionate was instilled in me since I was little.
In my family, we have always been kissers. We kiss each other in the morning, when we leave somewhere, when we come back, before going to bed, etc.
 
I remember that when I was studying at university and living with my grandparents we also kissed each other all the time, so I think it runs in the family.The fact is that I have continued with the family tradition of kissing, but I think that in my case I have intensified it, because I spend all day giving kisses and hugs to my children, it works for me and they like it a lot (well, most of the time). I love being affectionate with them and having them be affectionate with me too.
Who doesn't love  a hug or a kiss from their little one? Those gestures full of affection and tenderness are truly special and make us feel loved and happy.

A while ago, an acquaintance was surprised to see my son saying goodbye to me with kisses and his usual "I love you, mom." She looked at me strangely (I guess because my son was 11 years old and for her it is not common to see a pre-teen being affectionate with his mother). She told me that her son didn't usually give her kisses or hugs, I of course tried to downplay the matter, but if I saw her now it would be different.
I would tell her to start giving him kisses every day, until it became routine and the same with hugs and other gestures of affection.

 There was a time in my son's life, when he was about six years old, he didn't respond when I said "I love you." I decided to sit down with him and asked him if he loved me. Without hesitation his answer was 'yes'. So, I explained that love must be expressed so that the other person knows how much we love them. From that conversation, he began to tell me "I love you" several times a day, and I, of course, always reciprocate. Some people may think we're a little cheesy, but I love it when my kids show me their love, and I love it when I show them mine.
I need my children to feel loved unconditionally.
 
Recently, I attended a course where the speaker shared that most of the problems that adults face are in some way related to some type of lack in childhood and it is almost always love.
 
The affection, attention and unconditional love that we offer them when they are children lay the foundation for their emotional well-being throughout life. By ensuring our children receive the emotional support they need, we help them develop healthy self-esteem, establish positive relationships later in life, and build a strong emotional foundation.
 
If you don't usually show affection to your son or daughter, I encourage you to try it. Although it may be a little difficult at first, over time it will become more natural, and the best of all is that they will also learn to be affectionate with you.
Shall we sow some seeds of love?
 
A hug,

Cris