Do You Say I Love You Enough?

I've always been a firm believer that a person can show you better than they can tell you.

Although this is my mindset, I recently debated the idea of saying, "I love you" with a friend.

I grew up in a household where there wasn't a whole bunch of hugging and kissing, but I knew without a doubt that I was loved. Heck, my siblings may even say that I'm loved the most because I didn't get as many whoopings and ummm I am the baby. *blinking eyes*

Any who.

I know that there are people who say "I love you" all the time when getting off the phone. I do not do this.

I call my mother just about every day. We talk. We laugh. I make sure everything is OK with her and she does the same for me. I love her and she loves me. Yet, when we get off the phone I either say, "talk to you later" or "bye."

This is my mother and I know it's different than a male-female relationship, but it is a relationship of love. Also, I think it has shaped me to express my love a certain way.

Don't get me wrong. My mother has told me she loves me. And I hear it a lot when going through a difficulties.

Interestingly, my sister says "I love you, Pooder" just about every time we hang up from each other. And I always respond with "I love you, too."

I'm not a mushy, eeeewy geewey drippin' with "I love you" at every turn even in romantic relationships.

I'm more of a leave-a-note or do something nice type of girl to express my love.

And while it's good to have someone do something nice for you, does hearing someone say, "I Love You" mean more or make a person feel better?

Do you need to hear your significant other say, "I love you" or are you OK with him or her showing you that they love you? Do you feel the same way when it comes to for your family members and friends? Tell me.