Missing human touch

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I'm sure lots of people can relate.

I ended my marriage with my ex during lockdown. I do not regret it for a second, but I am missing human touch. Hugs, kissing, the feeling of someone close.

I've chatted to some blokes online, but nothing is a substitute for human connection. I just feel so lonely. How long can this feasibly go on for. The lockdown announcement really knocked me.

This could go on for such a long time. And even when a vaccine comes back, I'm quite rightly likely to be at the back of any queue for it. It could easily be another 12 months minimum.

Is it pathetic that I just want someone to hold me?

No, not at all. Human beings get touch-deprived.

Do you have any friends or family who you could be in some kind of a hug-bubble with? Otherwise cuddling up with a pet or just wrapping up in a soft blanket? I know it's not the same, but got to do whatever self-care is possible, really.

It's a bit late now, but ring around beauticians/physios and see if they can fit you in for a full body massage before lockdown. It helped me massively last time - I got one as soon as lockdown lifted. Skin to skin contact, even from a stranger, does you the world of good.