My teenage son used to love physical affection but now he recoils from hugs, and I don't know if this is normal development or if I've lost the ability to show him love in a way he can receive.
More people experience this than they realize.
The natural evolution of a child's needs can leave parents feeling exiled from their primary method of expressing care.
“Where Are You with The love languages — examined critically?”
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