Affection refers to a fondness or liking for someone.
Affectionate touch is important for the well-being of children and adults alike.
These includewords of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service, and receiving gifts.
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you might learn your love language by discerning which you most prefer to do or have done for you.
Share Your Feelings
No good comes from struggling alone.
Chances are that you have the ability to enjoy giving and receivingphysical touch.
Reminder
Before engaging in physical contact, check that you haveconsentto do so!
Once, you have consent, feel free to enjoy being physically affectionate with loved ones and friends.
That’s because by beingpresent and engaged, you’ll become closer to your loved ones.
And by becoming closer to someone, you care more about their needs.
This is quality than quantity.
Let’s look at the differences between people who show affection to others, and people who don’t.
These are common ones:
Can You Be Too Affectionate?
It’s possible to get too much of a good thing.
Additionally, others could feel smothered by your physical touch.
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