For me, it's quite a bit. There's a quiz at www.5lovelanguages.com that shows what things you need most in a relationship in order to feel loved. My highest score is Quality Time (doing things together), but Physical Touch (including holding hands, cuddling, and sex) is a close second so it's pretty important to me.
That was one of the issues that led to the breakup of one of my previous relationships. Her Physical Touch score was low and she just really didn't like much physical contact. I got frustrated because of lack of physical contact and she got frustrated because I was wanting more than she could tolerate. There were other issues too but that was one of the factors in the breakup.
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Need? I don't know. All I know is I canāt ever recall being irritated about having too much.
You can never get enough hugs and kisses from the one you love. if you feel suffocated with it because it's too much or you have bad experience about it, then communicate with your s/o so they don't feel rejected...
Lots n lots
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Not much. I've never been the "touchy feely" type, so I'm okay with cuddling in moderation, kisses, and maybe hugs as needed.
But too much affection feels like I'm being smothered!!! I need my space too, as I'm sure most guys do too, lolI think I need a lot of physical affection. Is nice to
I was deprived of affection as a child. So verbal and physical affection is a Huuuge thing for me.
I feel physical affection is very important in a relationship , it helps each other feel closer to each other. Not saying You need to have sex everyday but even if you aren't in the mood for sex and your partner is you should still hold them and Kiss them on the head and say not tonight honey i am not in the mood it's when there is no affection that makes your partner feel like is wrong. When affection leaves a relationship then that opens doors for negativity to enter , why I always say cpuples should always make each other their number 1 priority removing selfishness is what makes Love grow
I really think it depends on the person for some people people need a lot of validation physically some people donāt and it depends on the other person as well if the other person wants physical affection and you donāt mind giving it or vice versa itās really a personal preference and what youāre comfortable with personally Iāve never been very physical as far as kissing and hugging with anyone but I feel that it does deep in a relationship now if youāre speaking about sex thatās a whole Nother topic
Not a lot. I like having space and room to breathe. I wouldn't mind holding hands while walking somewhere. Wouldn't mind kissing a couple of times in the day. I wouldn't mind having his arm around me while we watched a movie or cuddles while we watched a movie. Though I don't like cuddling in bed when I sleep 😅 I like to have space. Not a fan of making out. And holding hands the entire day is annoying. Like especially when I am driving the car and the guy tries to hold one hand when I feel more comfortable having both hands on the wheel.
More than I can ever seem to receive... lol
that's up to all parties involved. some relationships are very loving and affectionate despite not having too much physical interactions. while some that have a lot of physical contact contains a lot of anger and hate. physical contact isn't a way to measure how well your relationship with someone is. just do what you, and your partner, feel is comfortable
Not much it makes me uncomfortable. But after I become comfortable w/the person I can open myself up to it. Once in a while Ill date someone whos really touchy and I find my self doing the same. Im, not the one for kissing in public.
I mean no one wants to see that -_-Personally I need a lot. I enjoy holding hands and putting my arms around my significant other. Giving and getting little kisses on the cheek or hand for no reason is sweet. Laying next to each other and feeling the physical connect while watching a movie or if we are both reading is wonderful. Sleeping together and holding her during the night is a must as well.
Lots but I want space too. Like frequent bouts of touch, with elongated times of message or whatever. And physical being touch, connection time, snuggle up.. including me giving. I love to massage the other and receive. was one of the best parts of prior relationship, because it makes me feel in the now. I don't think of this as needy love, I think of it is giving. I don't need but I want... in my mind anyway.
A person who doesn't like or can't handle would be hard to deal with.Infinity. I want lots of kisses, Cuddles, hugs, hair/face stroking, hand kisses, etc. I seriously love the affection my boyfriend provides me āŗļø I'd kiss him all day if I could.
I love affection but love giving it more than getting. Iām a words woman... I give both but most men I am involved with or I attract need physical affection and Iām happy to oblige. #giver
For me personally if Iām out in public or with a group of people not a lot I just want my hand to be held or something. But when we are alone I like to be close and touchy most of the time. But when sleeping yes cuddling can be fun but I also like to be left alone and have space to sleep.
A LOT!
I like being hugged, I love cuddles. Sex of course... but I do need some time alone sometimes. So maybe not 24/7 but enough to make me feel loved and safe.
How much? hummmm... whenever i see him, i like to hug, touch. Every opportunity. Why not show love all the time and freely because there are times we will not be together.
Enough to know they actually care about me and aren't dating me cause it's nice occasionally when they're lonely. If they only show it in return but never of their own accord, move on.
A lot but I'd like my space at times, and I'm sure he would too. Kinda hard to get/give enough attention in a long distance military relationship though :(
I want both romance and sex. It should be consistent and not seen as a "chore".
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