Positive reinforcement. Everyone needs it and quietly looks for it. I'm not a huge believer in "actions mean more than words" because i think you can just know and be secure in something but at the same time i'm realizing that just because you "know" something, doesn't mean you shouldn't reinforce it once in awhile. Taking people for granted is a horrible horrible thing, even though it may not be meant that way. Parents should say they care more often (well, asian parents i guess). Friends need those small moments of reinforcement. I realize in alot of dealings with people (namely my parents and close friends) i tend to assume that they know how much they mean to me. That has proven to be a confusing point alot and i often find myself confused by why people think that we're not close anymore. But i think that in life, the thank you's and appreciations are necessary for a person to grow and evolve. I wonder sometimes if because i am really secure in a lot of ways, that it tends to make me very insensitive to showing the care that i should be giving on a more regular basis.