On the Showing of Affection

• How much can I say that hasn't been heard before, or promised, or sworn on a bible (or some other equally arbitrary book)?
• How much can I say before it becomes obvious that I have no idea how to put feelings to words without sounding trite or unsure (for everything I say, whether it's felt superficially or deeply, seems to come out with diffidence, as if asking a question rather than making a statement)?
• What feelings can I attempt to describe would bring him pleasure? And which would be barely be met with a lifting of the eyes from a well-written book?
• How much affection bestowed would result in monotony? How little before a starving esteem looked for affection in other people and places?
• Where words fail, does touch excel and vice versa? In what sort of proportion should both be used to convey love? respect? appreciation?