Why do men like putting their arm around your shoulder?

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

[Lliam]

It's the way to pull her close and snuggle when we are walking or sitting. I love it when her shoulder is beneath my arm pit and her body is pressed against mine.

It's also kind of a protective gesture that makes a female partner feel nurtured, safe and secure.

I like that fact that women are soft, cute and smaller. So putting my arm around her makes me feel big and masculine if she leans into me and looks up at me. Usually, she'll respond by putting her arm around my waist.

I wouldn't put my arm around a woman's shoulder and forcefully pull her close unless I tested the waters first. If she stiffened or didn't automatically lean in when I gently put my arm around her, I would release her.

[Rangers]

For me, I'd just like touching and feeling the warmth of the woman I like or love

Call me creepy all you want, but that's the truth. I of course, wouldn't go and put my arm around a woman I just met, they need to watch out for rapists and damned murderers, I get that.

If I pushed boundaries that far, that would scare them. But once we know eachother we'll, and she's shown that she likes me as well, putting my arm around her shoulders, holding her hand, or locking arms together is very comforting, knowing she's right there for me to keep me company🥰

[PeachyPie93]

I don't know I usually only had guy friends do that to me. They just like to put their arm like resting on my shoulder, my head or when we were walking when we hung out it's just like a friendly gesture nothing serious. It's cuz they are comfortable with you.

[Pinay_ako]

To make them feel taller 🤣 and also show comfort and belongingness

[AviatorTom]

It's a gentlemanly act of protection.

[molonski2]

Again , I would always do this pretty much immediately , often to test the reaction , if the reaction is to the negative , I will often just leave things there , I had this recently actually ( Its an Asian thing sometimes China being vastly different to Thai / Viet , plus Phills likes a different hold too ) , and I would have left it there but she has continued to message , so we will see what happens.

Certainly in Australia , its simply what one would do.

[Peter_Penetrator]

Should only go around her waist. Sometimes over the shoulder weights her down.

[Levin]

Well, lovely male female interplay. I saw a band and got a picture with the artist. She instinctively put her arm around my shoulder so I put mine around her waist. <3

[robhazelnut]

Not that I identify as this body, but it's relaxing to know that my arm is protecting her from the weather and other hostilities, and being a source of warmth.

[RavVid]

It is a fairly natural way to hold a woman. Both shoulders and hips are the natural steering wheels of a woman's body. So it makes sense you have your arm around either if you plan to steer.

[electromagnetic]

To hold you close and whisper stuff. That’s what my husband does.

[OfMiceandMen]

Not sure, I am more of a take her by the hand or ask her to hold on to my arm kind of guy.

[MsBrie]

Being affectionate I guess I only like it when it guys I actually are friends with.

[Dongie]

It's a show of friendly comradery. Like a slap on the butt on the sports field. Some, not all men are outwardly appreciative and or just exuberant in showing emotions.

[Sameone]

The same thing why girls hold man arm ( when they walking) i think it's same feeling's

[KrakenAttackin]

He wants to touch you. Stop the weaponized cluelessness.

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

How is it weaponized?

[KrakenAttackin]

Because you KNOW he wants to touch you.

[SolitarySolace]

He’s right. His hand is close to your tit after all

[Staximus]

Did you just fall off the turnip truck? Jumping Jesus

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

I don’t like it, I feel like my space is disturbed.

[Staximus]

Well if he's not somebody you want to get all cozy and chummy with, he shouldn't do it

[SolitarySolace]

It’s a sign of ownership. Shows other men that she is his.

[SolitarySolace]

As if that will somehow prevent her from seeking other men

[worldscolide]

With my wife it's becuse I love to cuddle with her and want her close.

[purplepoppy]

Because it's easy to cop a load of your tits

[TommyMountainFigure]

Because we foolishly believe women like it?

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

I don’t. I feel it’s coming of him as too dominant and Unless I am emotionally close to him I don’t feel very comfortable

[TommyMountainFigure]

Hopefully you told him this, and hopefully he took it on board?

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

I have not told, I’ll tell him next time

[TommyMountainFigure]

Mind you. He should have picked up on your body language that you didn't like it!

[NathanDavis]

not when it is 111°F, no...

[laly520]

holding onto his arm feels better in my opinion

[RingOfFire]

Ummmm why do birds like to fly?