Growing up in a non affection household.

[girlwithaproblem]

Hello everyone!

First of all, I grew up in a very caring and supportive family which we are all very close but we on the other side we have just have never been the physical hugs all around type of people. We showed our love through other ways now I think growing up this has made me not the clingy, needing affection off of my partners type of girl. My current partner has mentioned to me that he wishes I would show him a bit more affection but it just doesn't feel natural to me to be on top of him? He is understanding but I just struggle to find the words to explain it.

Anyone else the same?

But on the other side*

Oh yes!!

My first memory of a hug from my mum was at 18 but I never questioned her love. She was super supportive and caring, just didn't hug.

My ex partner is from a family that hug at every hello, goodbye and everything in between. I was accused once of being "cold" but I just am not a massive bugger. I hug my kids of course.

It's just how I'm built and my friends (who are very huggy) respect my non huggy ways.

Yep. Mum never hugged or kissed me or held my hand
I find it really awkward to hug friends etc and saying I love you is like a foreign language