Monday, January 10, 2011
Movie day
Yesterday, B and I went to see the movie "The Fighter". It was an excellent film that both of us thoroughly enjoyed. My background is not dissimilar (at least from a familial perspective) from that of the lead character. As such, I was once again reminded of my incredible good fortune. Last night, B and I began to watch the HBO mini-series "Pacific". B, noticing the aloofness of a Dad as he was dropping off his son at boot camp, initiated a discussion about the various types of father-son relationships. I explained that back in the forties, many father's felt uncomfortable expressing emotion in front of the sons, preferring to remain stoic thus maintaining an illusion of control. I enjoy talking with B and I believe that we have a great relationship due in part to my willingness to tell and show B exactly how I feel.
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I grew up in a typical old-school, Asian household where showing emotions was practically considered a crime. (It's no wonder I have so many relationship issues.) It is only lately that my parents, particularly my father, have started to talk with me more, rather than just at me.
Relationships, of any kind, are so much better when there is communication and an exchange of feelings and emotions.
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