It is not a lack of respect, but the contrary. To neglect him, would show lack of respect for himself and myself. And indicate I did not love him. So I give all of myself to his care and attention, and those who know me here know this.
PS Many languages have different definitions of love, for example, the Bible has 4 different types in the original Greek. There is no one definition of love.
I may only say that I agree in such particular case! and it is a very beautiful kind of love!! It is like the unconditional kind of love where one does not require anything for oneself. Like the love for a mother to a young child is the same beautiful kind of love.
I can imagine, that in your case one smile can mean the world
