>I dont have that type of relationship with anyone in my life
>that I would miss that much. Not even my parents.
>
>It makes me happy to hear about people like you that have
>those types of feelings...

it's always amazing to hear about people who are close to their mothers
it pleases me realize that my situation is *not* normal, and... it makes me a bit sad (and a bit wistful) because i never had *this*
but its always lovely hearing about other's experiences.