I don't like being touched by family members.

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I really dislike being touched in a 'loving' manner by family members (outside of your standard hug) because I feel like it's too intimate. I get goosebumps and this almost happy buzz when I am touched by anyone on certain parts of my body (ears, neck, arms, back, etc.), and it just weirds me out to have those things associated with family because I find that pleasurable feeling so intimate.

For example, certain family members do things like gently squeezing the nape of my neck, tugging on my ears, running their hand (a lot of times with nails/tips of fingers) down my back/arms and those sorts of things. My body is really sensitive and gains pleasure from the attention, but like I said, it weirds me out to associate that with family.

Am I normal?

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Based on 108 votes (91 yes)
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  • mechell
    13 years ago

    After I started kissing boys I could no longer kiss my family members. It just feels wrong. I know how u feel

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    I hate it too, it's gross, eeew

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  • Schythl
    13 years ago

    Yeah, it is quite strange.

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  • Gidget
    13 years ago

    i understand how u feel u should see the way my boyfriend and his family are they have no boundaries at all its crazy always touching n shit

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  • JadedImage
    13 years ago

    It's completely normal. I've had this talk with numerous amounts of people.

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    • JadedImage
      13 years ago

      Also, as you age and mature it changes. I guess my mom wasn't big on hugging and holding and all that when I was growing up, so I really don't like touchy feely things with family members or even some acquaintances either. I especially HATE being tickled. it's creepy, lol.

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  • bamboo
    13 years ago

    I was exactly like that until I reached my 20's and started dating. I got more used to being touched, and it made me less sensitive overall.

    I don't think it's normal though... I felt really singled out in that I was the only one that hated being hugged or touched by family or friends.

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    I'm the exact same way! So glad I'm not alone.

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