Are You Affectionate?

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Lon

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Living alone as I do, one of the things that I miss is affection. Not the kind shown by a dog, cat or other pet, but that which is shown by another human being. That hand holding, that touch, that caress. Two people could be in love but never show or be affectionate. Some folks are just not affectionate human beings. Two people can even enjoy good sex, but still not be affectionate.
 

I'll never understand people who don't want affection. I'm very affectionate. Love to hug family, friends, hubby of course.
 
Yes, living alone you miss the affection but you make do with extra hugs for the grandkids. What else ya gonna do?
 

Affection is a human need for most of us. Sometimes it can be just a look in the eyes or words. It's good no matter the delivery.
 
No... I am NOT physically affectionate.. I am not particularly fond of being touched.. I am however, verbally and emotionally affectionate.. I prefer kind loving words and good conversation to physicality.
 
I know quite a few people, mostly men, who thinks the idea of getting a massage is repulsive. I will never, ever understand that!
 
Ameriscot said:
I know quite a few people, mostly men, who thinks the idea of getting a massage is repulsive. I will never, ever understand that!
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Now I don't mind a professional massage on occasion.. one that really works out the kinks feels good.. I was speaking more of intimate touch, hand holding.. hugging, tickling... etc..
 
Lon said:
My grand kids are all in their 30's and barely conversant other than texting or emailing.
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My oldest is 16 and youngest is 3, with a whole bunch in between.

i still get a hello and good bye hug from the 16 yr old. I do text with him occasionally also.
 
LynnD said:
My parents weren't huggers either. I made sure I hugged my kids.
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Me too! My youngest son is the most affectionate person! Even when he was 3 or 4 he'd hug people and tell them he loved them. So cute. It embarrassed my parents even though I'm sure they liked it.
 
AprilT said:
Very affectionate with my friends and family, those kind words, kisses and hugs are very important to us all those I am close to.
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All of our friends are affectionate and we always hug on greeting. Two of them do the two cheek kissing as well. Loved on a visit to friends in France when we were always getting 3 kisses on our cheeks!
 
I think that affection is very important in my life, too. I love having a good hugs when I see one of my close friends, and my family.
Bobby and I always hold hands when we go somewhere together, and we both enjoy the closeness. I also think that telling someone that you care for them is good, and I always tell Bobby that he is the very best husband in the whole world, every night before we go to sleep.
Bobby is usually slow to wake up in the morning, whereas I am up and bubbly , even before coffee. He is an easy target for my early-morning hugs and kisses; but he doesn't seem to mind that either....
I see that I could easily get carried away on this subject; so we won't even get into the more delightful parts of having an affectionate partner.
 
Happyflowerlady said:
I think that affection is very important in my life, too. I love having a good hugs when I see one of my close friends, and my family.
Bobby and I always hold hands when we go somewhere together, and we both enjoy the closeness. I also think that telling someone that you care for them is good, and I always tell Bobby that he is the very best husband in the whole world, every night before we go to sleep.
Bobby is usually slow to wake up in the morning, whereas I am up and bubbly , even before coffee. He is an easy target for my early-morning hugs and kisses; but he doesn't seem to mind that either....
I see that I could easily get carried away on this subject; so we won't even get into the more delightful parts of having an affectionate partner.
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Lovely! :love_heart:
 
I'm not too physically affectionate unless it's with children or pets as I get older. I was never overboard touchy-feely though, even when younger. My child and grandchildren on the other hand receive a great deal of hugs & affection from me.

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My Québécois friends kiss each other, and me, on both cheeks. Love it! They also stand much closer to each other than Les Anglais. I love the emotional expressiveness of it.
 

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