I don't think not hearing from my son is intentional. I do wonder if some men just don't have the communication gene that more women have. You know, the strong, silent type, always there in your corner to have your back, just never chatty about it. The secret is maybe for folks like me to learn that these men are who they are and to not take it personally and let it hurt. He would certainly be by my hospital bed - just not have much to say while standing there!