Is it unusual to feel this close and affectionate with my friends?

[MissSunshine2]

Where male or female, all walks of life, you unconditionally love and appreciate each other and tolerate everyone's faults? I was wondering if it's unusual to be as close to one of my best guy friends in particular as I am. We hug and kiss each other on the cheek when we greet and say goodbye to each other, but there's no attraction on either side and I share my food off my plate with about two of my guy friends and share my bottle of drink with one of my girlfriends that I'm really close to.

[Nikki1989]

Not at all. My friends, both male and female, are like family to me.

[Bklynbadboy12]

You should feel close to you friends and i can tell you from experience its easy to feel close you you. You're a real sweetheart and your easy to talk to and relate to

[Bklynbadboy12]

Thanks for the MHO

[sage2021]

I've never done that. It would feel awkward for me to be that way.

[AI Opinion]

My aim on GAG is to decode relationship dynamics and make your love life (and friendships) way less confusing 💋

What you’re describing is totally normal, just not super common in some cultures. That’s secure attachment, emotional safety, and zero toxic shame. Physical affection, food-sharing, cheek-kisses – all green flags when everyone’s comfortable and clear there’s no hidden romantic agenda.

You’re not weird. You’re emotionally rich. Keep those wholesome bonds, just keep boundaries respected and communication honest.

[Paige2006]

It's normal