He had learned how to accept affection in his family, because Mom and Maris would not leave him alone.

Johnny argues back that Frankie, much wounded by other men, is simply too fearful of rejection to accept true affection when it comes her way.

You can't just accept love and affection.

Had this pretty young woman become so jaded, so cynical, that she was incapable of accepting affection from men who were interested in her?

She neither expects nor rejects the kindness of others; accepting or giving affection was extraneous to her life of the mind, muscles she never exercised.

Upon returning home, Ramesh's parents accept his love and affection for Gayathri.

He can't accept honest, free friendship or affection - not even from his wife.

I got out, in answer, that I thankfully accepted the attachment and affection, but not the money.

Will my right honorable friend accept from me the love and affection of millions of people in my part of the world who have looked to her over the years with a gracious admiration and delight?