My mother and step dad (I only saw my biological dad every other weekend) never ever expressed emotions to each other or to me. We hardly ever talked...about anything. Everyone pretty much minded their own business. Looking back on it it was lonely growing up there. To this day we aren't close. Hardly talk except via email and we live literally less than 5 minutes away from each other. It's sad. I think it's contributed to a lot of the issues I face today...inability to express me feelings/emotions, lack of communication skills, those types of things.