Are you the physically affectionate partner in your relationship? How do you feel if your partner doesn't reciprocate your physical affections?

[Emmytexrex]

Like they don't like you cuddling them or holding their hands they like their space

[HawkPerception]

I'm honestly not too physically affectionate unless my partner initiates it. I don't know why, but I always respect their space, but also feel somewhat uncomfortable initiating MOST of the time. There are times where I give hugs from behind or just feel like hugging in general. And when they pass me and there's no one around, I will almost never pass up the chance to slap their butt. But I'm not the type to randomly start rubbing their thighs when I'm next to them. Or randomly start massaging them. Or kissing their neck randomly. I don't have that instinct like others.

But I am reciprocative. If they initiate, I will always give em all the physical intimacy. I would feel rejected if my partner denied physical intimacy from me, because it would likely have been them to have initiated in the first place.

[NathanDavis]

we both were... really didn't have a problem of no reciprocation

although, different exes had different "levels" of showing affection, but.. both were genuine, and affective enough... some less, some a lot... and personally, I do like it both ways and all in between as well

[Emmytexrex]

Hmm that's good

[DishLady]

In the majority of the relationships I’ve been in I’m perhaps 10-15% more affectionate than my partner, but I tend to pick guys who are more demonstrative and know how to be sweet and use their words….



If you’re a physically affectionate person and your SO is frigid or doesn’t tolerate impromptu touching/PDA/etc., then you’re not really a very good match for one another…

[the29thhuman]

Giving affection should never be for the sake of just to receive it back. The other person feels that power balance and it makes it even worse..
Perhaps they’re working through past abuse and trying to distinguish if this touch is safe.
If the touch is just being expected to be returned, the person won’t feel safe and will feel used. Try having a conversation with them.

[Emmytexrex]

Oh ok

[AI Opinion]

Navigating the cuddly waters of relationships, aren't we? 😉 If I'm adding my splash of insight, being the more physically affectionate partner can sometimes feel like you're swimming against the current, especially when your SO prefers their own island of personal space. In my love-dipped experience, it's crucial to remember that love languages vary from person to person. Not getting that physical reciprocation doesn't mean they're not into you; maybe they're just more about words of affirmation or acts of service. The trick? Communication, darling. Discussing your needs and understanding theirs can turn the tide towards a harmonious meeting in the middle. After all, it's all about finding that rhythm together and dancing to the same love tune. 💃🕺

[Finchie40]

You are best to end that relationship and find someone that is just as affectionate as you are

[JayDavidson]

I'm the more physically affectionate partner in my marriage. My wife used to be, but I just asked her the other day why she doesn't like cuddling and she couldn't even give me a straight answer and that was hurtful. I think she avoids being physically intimate with me as she feels if the kisses or cuddles last more than 30 seconds then sex is to follow and unless we are on a week long vacation alone, she likes having sex just once a week. We've been home from vacation 8 days and have not had any physical intimacy, but when we were on vacation, I was pleasantly surprised as she had sex with me three (3) times in 7 days.

[dustybiker2]

It's passion. Wanting to touch. We both are gooey. We wake up smiling at each other.

[Emmytexrex]

Ok it's passionate alright

[IWILLPLEASEYOU]

If it is that right side of your question my partner with me shouldn't be able to be stop wanting to get a closer 💯 we could all have the same symptoms as the first time that you were together and I have no hope you already have been missing a great ending for this unfinished sentence!

[DrPepper12]

Been Fighting this for years and I've kind of given up.

[Emmytexrex]

Hmm u don't have to give up

[Nikki1989]

When it is time to be, we are all over each other. However, we also give each other plenty of personal space.

[Levin]

That's an easy one. Physical affection, that's one of the primary reasons I'm dating them.

If they don't want any of that, then it's an instant ba-bye.

[Emmytexrex]

Wow that means you prioritize physical affection a lot

[Levin]

Why else are you in a relationship if not for intimacy?

[MikeTheBartender]

I am very physically affectionate with girls I am serious with, if they are not physically affectionate back we probably never got serious

[Alli112]

We're both pretty big on physical affection, so it's actually worked out nicely lol :)

[Anonymous]

The only physical contact was when we were having sex

I think over the years the horrible things that were said caused the gentle hugs and kisses to stop

[anusha126]

It's toxic if they do so

[Twalli]

We're both very physically affectionate

[rachel776]

we both are

[OddBeMe]

Fuck off