Saw an IG story where my friend is very affectionate with her dad and I’m grateful I don’t feel bitter anymore via /r/gratitude

Growing up in an Asian household is never easy. In our culture, any sort of affection is pretty much non-existent. Before, I used to always cry whenever I see my friends be affectionate with their dads like holding hands while strolling in the mall, cheek kisses, words of affirmation, etc. I want that, too, but I’m at a stage where I already accepted that it’s not my reality. I love my dad to bits and he has provided for us in more ways than one could care to elaborate, and that is enough. He just has a different way of showing his love.

But, it can be my future. A very affectionate family can STILL be my future. Maybe not for me, but maybe for my future children? I saw my friend post a story of her and her dad holding hands and I cried a little bit and I promised myself that for my next partner, I will choose an affectionate, loving and a good provider husband / dad of my kids. I will choose well. I will choose well for THEM.

I will make sure my kid / children will grow up in a VERY affectionate family. I will make sure they will drown in it that any form of self-doubt has no space in their hearts.

I am grateful for this conscious choice of mine. My inner child will be healed through them. 🙂