Affection

Is it normal that I have been with my boyfriend on and off for 8 years and we don’t show each other affection? We have never kissed, cuddled, held hands. Nothing. It has taken a toll on me tremendously. Over the years I’ve mentioned it and nothing. I thought maybe I needed too much, but recently had an affair with a man that showed so much affection naturally. It was very awkward to be with him. Even though that’s all I’ve ever daydreamed about.

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Based on 17 votes (3 yes)
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Comments ( 27 )
  • SwickDinging

    Leave him before it permanently messes you up. If you let something like this wear you down for long enough you will lose any spark of hope in your life.

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    • RoseIsabella

      Hell yeah!

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    • She91

      That’s my worst fear. I have so much love to give for the right person.

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      • PaulThePolarBear

        Talk to them about it. Don't let some mental issues stop you from loving them. Some people don't process things the same. Always make sure to give them a chance.

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        • RoseIsabella

          Eight years is a Hell of a long time wasted, and way too many damn chances!

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          • She91

            Yes it is! My 1st love, but I no longer feel the same anymore. I often cry because I just want to be held. That’s not ok.

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            • RoseIsabella

              He's wasting your time, chica.

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  • 8 years and nothing?

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    • RoseIsabella

      That's insanity!

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      • Yea cause I know guys, cause I am one. We just wanna touch things, have our things touched, stick our things in things, kiss and make-out. Jeez if I was OP age again I would wear myself out.

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      • mauzi

        Gotta be a troll, how would this even happen in reality? You think after maybe 8 months tops, she would move on if she wanted affection that badly. But 8 years? I'm guessing either: arranged marriage, mentally ill, teenager, or troll.

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    • She91

      Yeah, nothing! I once told him I loved him and he said “ I love pizza”

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      • Nikclaire

        Well you teach people how to treat you so change your behavior. Also, dump his rude ass.

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      • WeirdGuyFromTheSouth

        Tell him you need a serious talk with him and tell him that you are sick of him being just friends. Spice it up in the bedroom or something. Or if he keeps on saying he loves pizza go fuck the other dude.

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      • LOL. sounds pretty normal to me.. Well apart from the not wanting sex thing, now thats just weird!

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  • brutus

    Break up if true, and date the other man.

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  • RoseIsabella

    I can't stand people like that.

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    • PaulThePolarBear

      Yikes

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      • RoseIsabella

        I mean why waste time in that sort of relationship? What is the point? Honestly, if someone doesn't wanna hold hands, and is not a damn good kisser then I don't wanna waste my precious time!

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  • TheBlindInquisitor

    Maybe you should get with the guy who shows you more affection that or talk to your bf that it's problematic. I saying this from experience I was like your bf and tended to have connection issues with people especially those I have been in relationships with. Usually it ended badly for me but they usually would point out that it hurt them just as much. It's hard to put this in words rather then saying it in person but you get the point.

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  • megadriver

    Leave the dork. He was more like a distant friend, than a boyfriend. A woman needs to be appreciated every single day.

    But damn 8 years... Either you are the perfect wife material, or a troll. If it's the first one, someone is really gonna strike the jackpot with you.

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  • mauzi

    Dumb troll, unless you started dating at age 5 or are extremely religious or something. there is no way anyone can be that inept

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    • WeirdGuyFromTheSouth

      I dont think its a troll. I been w my female dog of a wife for 8 years too.

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      • mauzi

        I understand 8 years is possible and quite common to stay in a poor relationship, but in that whole time you never made physical contact in any way? like, NEVER?!

        That's what this OP is saying, "We have never kissed, cuddled, held hands. Nothing." the most they could have done was hugging. Unless that's just talking about romance, and they have at least fucked.

        Also...why are you staying?

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  • McBean

    Don't go thru life wondering what's wrong with you. That answer is "nothing".

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  • DeeJay27

    Geez where have you been all my life. I love an affectionate woman lol how a man cannot enjoy some genuine affection is beside me. If a woman is not affectionate, it’s an immediate deal breaker. Doesn’t have to be over the top doting but a tolerable amount is always nice lol

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  • LloydAsher

    Yeah that isn’t your boyfriend it’s just a friend. Unless you fucked him then it’s friends with benefits.

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