Anyone else not lovey dovey with their partner?

[faithfulbird20]

I'm not sure why but me and my partner have never been lovey dovey...

I'm not, but my partner is. I think he probably finds it quite hard, but that's the way I am. We have discussed it & I have explained that just because I'm not into large displays of public affection it doesn't mean that I don't care.
We're all different

What joy69 said. I really don't like having my space intruded on, but DH seems to need it. It has been a bone of contention in our relationship for a while, but it's just something I don't like or need.

Yes me. I’m really not a person who likes hugs etc.

Me. I not a hugger, I might put my arm through his when we're walking but that's it.

Do you want to be lovey dovey with your partner?

Nope - we have been married 10 years, together about 14 - but not really super romantic or lovey dovey. We are fine this way though - we dont crave that affection.

What do you mean? Touchy feely? Pawing at each other? No, we aren't. Neither of us are really like that. Fun, friendship, affection, consideration, understanding - yes, in bucket loads. But we aren't really hand holders. Tbh I don't even like kissing.

What's important is that both people in the relationship feel the same way. If not, it will only bring unhappiness, loneliness and resentment.

Depends what you mean by lovey-dovey. I’m not in the least bit romantic and value my independence, but I am close and affectionate with DP. Just not particularly public about it and certainly not soppy. If he bought me one of those awful teddy bears with a drippy message, I’d think he was seriously taking the piss.