This is great. I have thought about how much I envy people who freely share their affection without having it be 'needy' or expecting anything back in any way. I have friends who can lay on compliments with so much ease and simple joy - it's a real gift.

In the past few years I've learned how to be more open about my admiration of friends and family and yes life is too short not to say "I see you..." "I admire ----- about you." I care about you." etc. I also have made and effort to tell someone when I notice something positive about them even if they're not a close friend ("I like your scarf," etc.)

This kind of practice is a building block of happiness. So congratulations!