I really enjoyed both of these articles, Will. The father-son relationship is so powerful. But sometimes, just like any relationship can be, it gets strained or there are clashes. I think you hit the nail on the head at the end, that it's important to tell people the good stuff not just the bad stuff. Even words said out of "tough love" land as all tough an no love, so it's crucial to say "I love you" and crucial to say "I'm proud of you".