Do you miss cuddles from your older kids

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My oldest is nearly 11, and physically flinches now and does not want cuddles from her mum or dad when you go in for a hug. The middle one is 8 and still likes a cuddle (for now). The youngest, nearly 4, is snuggling into me right now. I'm watching trash TV with him though to make it happen 😂.

Now I see that it's time limited, I make the most of it, but when it stops, do you miss it? Or does the fun of having a more balanced grown relationship with them take its place?

Funnily enough, I was only thinking about this today. My two (aged 13yrs and 15yrs) no longer enjoy cuddles, which I am really sad about. I loved those days of endless cuddles, but I respect their feelings and the fact they are growing up (sniff sniff!).

My 17 yo DD sat on my knee before for a cuddle. It did drop off a bit for a while but now super cuddly and will often ask for a hug.

Well mine are 21 and 24 and both Still like a cuddle. Especially my littlest baby (over 6 feet tall) who will still hold my hand or link arms with me when we are out