Sentences with phrase «filial affection»

Her warping, self - interested exchanges with Claude, himself on the cusp of adulthood and subject suddenly to the full bore of his mother's psychological profiling (oh, how she loves to «diagnose» everyone except herself), form some of the most acutely uncomfortable moments, as Margot refuses to conform to any maternal stereotypes, despite Claude's steady, almost dazzled filial affection toward her.

Newman saw Rome as gain, but there was also loss: Loss of filial affection, loss of meaningful conversations, loss of physical contact with nieces and nephews, all of which took their toll on him over the years.

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Monogamy, the core of the traditional family is menaced by the dramatic rise of Sangs (a generation of giving up), while professional affection, friendship, filial piety, apology, and comfort are available and affordable through mobile apps.