Guys, can stress make you less affectionate towards your girlfriend?

[caligirl03]

When you're super stressed with various things, can that make you "lose focus" on your girlfriend for a while or forget to remind her how much she means to you?

[Tony1974]

Well.. let me turn that around for you:

When you're super stressed with various things, can that make you "lose focus" on your boyfriend for a while or forget to remind her how much he means to you?

Now that we have equal footing what do you believe the answer should be?

YES.. of course. Stress makes people ornery, frustrated and with a some people, they just want to be left alone to figure the issues out by themselves. We don't need you to solve our problems for us.
Sound familiar? We have far more in common than those who are looking to keep us divided want us to believe. We are stronger when we are united and so much easier to manipulate when we're divided and fighting amungst ourselves.

[Dragonblood21]

No, it's usually the opposite, although I feel like this isn't common.

If I'm stressed, I'm often looking for things I appreciate, care about, and love so that I can make it through my stress. Focusing on those things makes overcoming stuff easier, and puts things into perspective on why I am doing what is stressing me out so much in the first place.

[America1st]

Stress causes all kinds of things including depression. A total lack of interest in sex or lack of interest in being affectionate are two of the issues. Also, more anger, physical ailments, etc. Support him for a while. If he chooses not to do anything about his stress, move on.

[redspoiler111]

Yes it can and it will. Sometimes there are ways you can get past the stress and still show your girlfriend a good time. Making out with her or making love with her in a very aggressive way can cure you of your negative feelings. Only if she can take it aggressively. Women can show aggressive love too.

[coolbreeze]

Yes it's very possible. Stress can also push a guy away from his girl. Not show her that much attention, etc. But a guy's girlfriend should be a top priority.

[ShortCircuit]

Actually, I think being stressed would make me more affectionate. Usually when I'm stressing out, I just wanna be held.

[truthbeknown]

Absolutely! Also a complete total sexual failure too.

[caligirl03]

Can it make a guy just want to have more rough sex too rather than make it anything meaningful?

[truthbeknown]

Sure, if he is mad at the world and totally frustrated, I can see that.

[Tdieseler]

umm yea, because girls themselves ARE stress... so why add to it..

[madhatters4]

absolutely stress can impact nearly all aspects of life

[godfatherfan]

absolutely. It also affects erections. when there is too much on a mans mind, it affects everything.

[Anonymous]

It can for a lot of people. For me, I would actually want to be closer. Not necessarily talking more, but just hold each other while I get to think about whatever is stressing me out. Knowing that she is there for me would make me feel better.

[loneman]

Yes, because if He's stressed then that probably means there is something going on his life that is demanding his attention and is bugging him.

[ACrazyHaggis]

Yeah if we have a lot on our minds it can don't nag him and don't try to force him to tell you how he feels just let them know your there and keep patience

[Onthesc]

Yes stress
Can do lots of things... You sometimes don't even want to get out of bed or face the world at all so it's very likely to make a big difference to a relationship too

[jman46241]

Actually that's when I have shared what's on my mind. I believe communication means a whole lot.

[FatherJack]

Yes , without a doubt , my ex was herself a huge source of stress , hence I got rid of her !!

[Anonymous]

Stress is one of the only things which will make a man stop caring about sex. When we don't want sex, we are less affectionate, since we are only affectionate as a means of getting sex.

[Centurion20000]

Yes, be patient and supportive and he'll repay your support with interest.

[Mr-Kabuki]

it definitely can. when you're stressed, everything in your life can become difficult

[Jager66]

yup! lack of sleep does as well.

[scooogy]

depends on the situation

[Anonymous]

It can but not to the point of giving neglect

[JSmuve]

Uhhhh, ya. Totally.

[dudeinohio]

Yes.. definitely so.

[deltic]

absolutely

[luca_1]

What do i look like

[thestrongoxknight55]

I think