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How do you express affection in relationships?
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I tend to express affection through touch...she, on the other hand, receives affection mostly through words, which I'm trying to get better at using.
I show them off to my friends. I'm proud to be in a relationship with them.
By giving massages and/or gifts usually
Doing things for him and his kids. I wasn't raised in an affectionate household so I'm not great at expressing myself in that way. Still working on it.
I like affection, it makes me feel loved. Sometimes I even get a boner! :)
Kisses, hugs and sweet nothings.
I reach out to her physically and mentally
I try talking to him.
Female, >50 years, Married | Feb 16, 2012
Female, >50 years, Married | Feb 16, 2012
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doing stuff for them , telling him and showing him how i feel. losing sleep over him!
Kind gestures...Sweet words...Encouragement...holding hands is so sweet to me!!
Touching each other for sure
Kiss hugs and sex
I always make a point to have physical contact, not necessarily always sexual, but even random caresses, hugs, etc... It makes a difference...
Sex
Hug and a kiss
I express affection through touch and words .... the later is all I can do right now... but I try
