Chuck,
I sincerely hope that this did not happen to you. Myrna and I go through the, "Love you." bit all of the time and do it with the kids when we see them. I am not sure that I ever said that to my parents nor did they say it to me or each other. However, we did all love each other so much and it was so apparent that I guess we just didn't think to say the words.
I had wonderful parents and a total brat for a sister (until she grew up---then best of buddies).
Good night and Enjoy,
JimB