Physical Affection

[one...two...tree 2,762]

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Edited August 15, 2009 by Col. 'Bat' Guano

[one...two...tree 2,762]

[Jenn! 918]

There wasn't really a good option for me in the first question. I wouldn't say I'm "very" affectionate, but neither am I uncomfortable with affection. I voted that I would feel uncomfortable holding the hand of another woman. I just don't see when that opportunity would present itself. Linking arms ok, but holding hands would seem a bit odd to me.

Both my parents were affectionate.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

I'm not affectionate with other men.

I am very affectionate with my wife and am willing to get affectionate with any willing female, as long as there is sufficient boobage.

[Rhiannercakes 14]

I'm quite uncomfortable with anyone other than my fiance touching me, even my hands.

I'm really uncomfortable with it at work too, since sometimes when I hand things to customers, our hands brush or something and it just makes my fingers feel weird.

I don't know if that's weird or what, but I just can't stand strangers even brushing their fingers against mine.

My fiance's hands feel like my own though

[pedroh 21]

dude, check pictures of a scrum.. see how much i care about physical contact w guys

[Kathryn41 3,205]

My position is the same as Jenn's - in fact pretty well identical except that neither of my parents were particularly affectionate. They loved each other but were not much into touching, hugging or holding hands. I show affection more than they did.

Edited August 15, 2009 by Kathryn41

[MissStacey 1]

I have my snuggly moments but I'm not as affectionate with humans as I am with my dog. LOL.

Here in New Orleans, I had to get used to everyone kissing and hugging me when they come over or when we meet up with people. It's a habit now.

As far as spa stuff goes- facial, pedicures, massage, etc- I love being touched.

[Kurt y Dora 1]

I don't know who constructed the original poll, but it was flawed in the various questions. Not enough questions were asked; if a person taking the poll did not select a box, it does not mean that the opposite was necessarily true (depending on which question).

I do wish a scientifically constructed poll on this topic would be conducted, however. My ex-wife was affectionate to a degree BEFORE we were married, but that wore off over time. As I got to know and see her parent's together (I met them only once before we were married because we dated long distance), I realized that strong affection was just not in her family's make-up. Never once in 22 years did I see her parent's kiss or hold hands. Her father would try with her mother, but she would push him away. My family is big on hugging and he and I hugged when we saw each other, but neither of her parents ever hugged my ex. So, I know her father sought it, but her mother was the "cold" one - as my wife turned out to be.

Ah, the perils of long distance dating and infrequent contact. And here I am going through it again........Thank goodness for the 90 day K1 "trial living together" period (which I did not have with my ex before we got married.) Although I wish the 90 days was more like 180 days.

[Ms. Squirrel 11]

I love people (most of them anyway), so I hug everyone I care for to say hello or goodbye or inbetween when I feel like it. Like with Jen (jundp)- when I met her, we'd have an occasional hug while I was there, just because we were so happy to see each other and we loved liking each other so much (if that makes sense ). I don't hug men as often though, just for a hello or goodbye with kisses on the cheeks (like my friend's boyfriends or good male friends).

As for my female friends, the real close one, we hold hands or have a cuddle once in a while, but in a non sexual way (so don't get your hopes up for some lesbian erotica) and it's never akward or feels wrong. We are just very open and care for each other. Like when my friend was pregnant and it was all getting too much for her with diabetes and kidney blockage and the 100° F outside, we sat on the sofa and cried and cried, so I held her for a while and rubbed her back until she calmed down and she felt comforted. No biggie.

Within the relationship, I also think I am very affectionate, but in comparison to Pedro I seem not. But then he is Latino and likes to stay together like a bunch of puppies all day and I like a bit of phsysical personal space once in a while.

I was raised with a very cuddly, loving Mom. My Dad - I will just leave that uncommented.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I love people (most of them anyway), so I hug everyone I care for to say hello or goodbye or inbetween when I feel like it. Like with Jen (jundp)- when I met her, we'd have an occasional hug while I was there, just because we were so happy to see each other and we loved liking each other so much (if that makes sense ). I don't hug men as often though, just for a hello or goodbye with kisses on the cheeks (like my friend's boyfriends or good male friends).

As for my female friends, the real close one, we hold hands or have a cuddle once in a while, but in a non sexual way (so don't get your hopes up for some lesbian erotica) and it's never akward or feels wrong. We are just very open and care for each other. Like when my friend was pregnant and it was all getting too much for her with diabetes and kidney blockage and the 100° F outside, we sat on the sofa and cried and cried, so I held her for a while and rubbed her back until she calmed down and she felt comforted. No biggie.

Within the relationship, I also think I am very affectionate, but in comparison to Pedro I seem not. But then he is Latino and likes to stay together like a bunch of puppies all day and I like a bit of phsysical personal space once in a while.

I was raised with a very cuddly, loving Mom. My Dad - I will just leave that uncommented.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I am from California. We hug and kiss everybody, even cop a feel in the clench.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I don't know who constructed the original poll, but it was flawed in the various questions. Not enough questions were asked; if a person taking the poll did not select a box, it does not mean that the opposite was necessarily true (depending on which question).

I do wish a scientifically constructed poll on this topic would be conducted, however...

Write your own poll!

[Nagishkaw 510]

I don't like to be touched....period.

Neither of my parents were very affectionate.

No real effect at all. I'm just wired this way.

[Peikko 1,575]

I don't know who constructed the original poll, but it was flawed in the various questions. Not enough questions were asked; if a person taking the poll did not select a box, it does not mean that the opposite was necessarily true (depending on which question).

I do wish a scientifically constructed poll on this topic would be conducted, however...

Write your own poll!