This is a funny thing to say to someone you love but it is worthwhile. You know – like is often seen as the cop out to love– that ultimate trump card emotion.
You always love your children- it helps the species survive.
But to actually like your children is a marvellous thing and worth saying. (let’s face it- we may not always)
I have been spending more time than usual alone with my eldest touring Universities and yesterday in the car I said- “I want to tell you something I have been meaning to tell you for a while”
I could hear her GULP like a frat boy chugging beer.
“Hey, it is not something bad” I tell her.
“I like you. I like who you are and how you are. I am so impressed with you.You are amazing”
This is always worth repeating. Why don’t people do this more often?
It would be so convenient to not like her right now because then I could let her go so much more easily.