How do you feel when your partner isn’t as physically affectionate as you?

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1. If they’ve always been that way I assume their libido is lower. If my partner is a guy, time to get the viagra.

2. I’m okay with it. If I need cuddles I go to my cat or dog. My SO shows me plenty of affection but physical affection is difficult for him. It’s a compromise for both of us.

3. The less expressive the better. Or really, his expression of affection comes in other ways. I was never touched growing up, if I was it was a painful thing, so physical contact with me is tricky at best. The mood to touch etc hits once in a blue moon, but when I get my fill, I want my space again. Cuddling is allowed for three minutes.

4. Jetpack then. Surprise hug them. Scratch their head. In short, I initiate the physical contact I need.

5. Eh, it happens. My current relationshipnis lke that and weve been together seven years. I just have to kind of wedge myself under his arm when i want a hug XD

6. I’d be fine with it. There are tons of other ways to be affectionate to one another. Whatever would suit them best.

7. My ex never wanted affection unless it was sex. Rarely I would get a random hug, and whenever I expressed needing more hugs or cuddles he would say “is someone feeling needy?” No making out, no nothing. At bedtime he would tell me to get off of him if I tried to snuggle, it made me feel terrible. I should’ve left a long time ago.

   Now I realize it’s okay to need affection and love, but it’s also okay not to like it- but trying to force it will cause a problem. The guy I’m currently dating is amazing, and is constantly being affectionate with me even in small ways 🙂