Is it wrong to not be much of an affectionate type of person even with your own parents?

[Anonymous]

I'm that type of person. I very rarely give out affection to people, even with my own parents. Does not mean that I don't love my parents. I just express my love for them in a different way.

Yes

No

Depends

Others

[petitedollbabee]

No, we all show love in different ways, and not all of us are comfortable with physical affection. Personally I only give physical affection to 3 family members. I don’t hug friends or other family members, it makes me uncomfortable. I’m not a physically affectionate person outside of romantic relationships. The only exception to that is when someone is going through something horrible and they need comforting.

[AmandaYVR]

It's a bit sad, but it's common. I understand.

You might be, in the end, happier, though, if you can learn to express your feelings for them. A hug can be comforting, reassuring.

Autistics do not like it. That's not to say that everyone who doesn't is autistic. My family is not affectionate, and I don't even want to waste time guessing about all the reasons why. But it did push me away from them. I'm telling you that because it could be a factor in your family as well.

This girl had the same question as you:

Is your family affectionate with each other?

[Asker]

I tell my parents and family members that it's nothing personal when I don't show them much affection. I just feel awkward when I express any sort of affection.

[AmandaYVR]

If you are communicative verbally then it's all good. I think your relationships are doing just fine.

[Anonymous]

i get you, don't know your reason but i'm awkward with affection because my family were never affectionate when i was growing up, i'm slowly learning with my friends but with my family it's another story haha, doesn't meant i don't love them but i just show it in different ways other than saying it in words/intimacy