Do you regularly say to people that you love (family, friends), "I love you" when you are face to face?

Do you regularly say to people that you love, “I love you?”

Is saying “I love you” something that’s difficult for you to say?

I have to admit that it’s not something I say too often. I say it to my daughter, on occasion, and I have said it to family and friends but not too often. If someone, like my sister, says “I love you” I can respond by saying “I love you,” but I don’t usually initiate the statement. I’m not a cold person but I don’t usually verbalize the expression “I love you.” I will write it in cards and things like that.

This question came to mind after my recent question asking if, around your Thanksgiving table, everyone says what they’re thankful for. Some people wrote about their family not being emotional and that it’s difficult for the family members to talk about what they’re thankful for. I can do that, no problem.