TL;DR: Growing up, affection was pretty much nonexistent, but thanks to good talks, safe communities, and life doing its thing, I learned to embrace affection and intimacy.
Very much seen! My parent that wasn’t affectionate tries to do it now and it’s very uncomfy! It’s been ingrained in my head that this person isn’t warm and fuzzy so idk feels disingenuous. I’ve pretty much always been able to show the affection with friends/fam that show it to me though! 🫶🏿
Very much seen! My parent that wasn’t affectionate tries to do it now and it’s very uncomfy! It’s been ingrained in my head that this person isn’t warm and fuzzy so idk feels disingenuous. I’ve pretty much always been able to show the affection with friends/fam that show it to me though! 🫶🏿
I feel that, and something I experience too. I try to welcome it, but agree that it can feel odd at times.