Why do I always need close physical contact/cuddling?

[Nazgol]

Is it normal or anyone else experienced this too? I heard maybe has something to do with childhood/attachment theories?

[Sangita93]

Cuddling or close physical contact is basic need of humans in close relationship. I hope you share the same feelings as I am feeling while cuddling with my husband. Cuddles express comfort, support and a desire to share personal space. Hugging has proven health benefits; it reduces your blood pressure and stress while increasing your levels of oxytocin a hormone associated with bonding and other positive feelings. I like to cuddle with my husband and I enjoy it so much because I know and feel that our cuddling is mutual pleasure. Cuddling after sex is not a “oh THAT again, or quick O. it is comforting and cocooning, it leads further into the realms of even more sensual pleasures. it is the expression of pure joy and intimate connection that does not need explanation and does not demand anything more. I am always excited to see my husband without any cloths on his body. I actually like when he touches me. If we are sitting together and he is not touching me I will put his hand on my breasts, or lift his arm up and get closer to him so I can put his arm around me. And I love him spoon me all night and sweat all over me when he gets too hot. I love the feeling of warmth and contentment that arises when he hold my body close to him. It is sweet, it is comfortable, and whenever I think about it my heart just melts with happiness. It is a reassurance of our caring for each other. It is a non-sexual act which means my husband is not 'getting something' in return, which makes me feel more secure. It creates emotional equilibrium for me; I am loved in a simple, non demanding way. this relationship means more than just sex.

[DizzyDesii]

Its just your love language and maybe you didn't get enough hugs as a kid so its natural to crave that in a partner. My love language is quality time. I actually got lots of quality time as a kid... maybe im just a little greedy in that department cause its the main thing i love from a partner

[Dyingwyobreed]

In this question, are you stating that you excessively want contact - almost and possibly including behavior like a toddler/young child sitting ontop of one parent or anothers legs. ignoring appropriate boundaries/situations and partner can't have an hr or so a day of alone time? Or is it more like nightly after work wind down and shower maybe a little before dinner, then eat, afterwords movie time snuggle until off to bed together?

Not to mention introverted sensors need alone time to charge up like extraverted sensors charge up at parties. To ignore eithers need is ignoring boundaries and displays unbalanced giving/taking every relationship needs. 1 can't give give give give give and only recieve back from partner 1 give.

[ohshee]

When you get close to somebody you feel their energy Within it's a vibration of themselves it's an energy that wouldn't touch to become one with it it is one of the most beautiful feelings in the world it flows through your whole body touching every nerve touching it in heightening every sense it's one of the most beautiful feelings in this world and when you can connect with somebody like that it's even more beautiful

[devilish-cutie]

Same, it think it has to do w my childhood as none of my family members are huggers. I also very much value physical touch in general

[loves2learn]

I’m feeling this right now. I go through phases.

[weysally]

we all like a cuddle, its quite normal, where that cuddle can lead is a different thing

[Hawner]

That happens to me as well. I feel like I need to cuddle more than I need anything else.
I don't think it has to do with attachment issues (at least not as a common cause), but more about the need to feel accepted into someone else's life.
In my case, it means someone accepts me fully and wants to share the same slave with me. There is no need for romance or sex (it can be with friends as well), just that assurance that you are wanted.

[Jjpayne]

I am the same way and maybe it's because we are so used to affection as kids that we desire it as adults too

[Sevenpointfive]

do you do this with both men and women? with family when you were younger?

[ShedzJo4322]

I actually need it always too

[JUST1NC]

I am the same but I know mine is from having little to no physical contact with people when I was younger

[iKarmaJones]

Normal. I need to cuddle right now 🤗

[Gwenhwyfar]

Not sure but I like it too

[Andres77]

It's an emotional need.
Just like we need food for the body we need emotional support through physical contact.
If we go without food our body dies.
If we live without love our soul withers away.

[FatherJack]

I'm the opposite , & can do without human physical contact , good job too as a single dad. Could be childhood experiences.

[NeverHadASister]

I don't think there is anything wrong with it. I am extremely affectionate too and do not see it as a negative. Just be sure to find a partner who satisgies yhat for you. I would see someone who rejects, avoids, or minimizes physical contact to be someone who has a problem, not you or I.

[loveslongnails]

Because a) it feels good and b) you're deprived of physical contact in your current situation c) you were likely deprived of it growing up d) you need to be reassured that you're still attractive and e) it helps generally relieve insecurities

[Wiredone]

The physical contact shows love and affection. A lot of people need that. It's perfectly normal. I enjoy physical contact too

[MasterOfReality]

Perfectly normal! You are a human being, and of the female variety. People desire and need physical contact. And cuddling and the like is a function of the primitive brain of strengthening emotional bonds.
From the studies I have read, if babies and toddlers do not get physical affection, they do not desire or want it when they are grown. It actually bothers them.. They also tend become psychopathic.
You are normal.

[COMMODOREII]

We are human we are tuned into touch for our survival. I need it too.

[mT2359]

Companionship and feeling secure on thearms of a loved one is quite a natural human instinct.

[JamieLoves]

Who doesn’t? It’s great and normal...

[REDHOTLINE]

May be