My husband is the same and has been like that since day one as well. Since he’s always been like that I cannot expect him to do a 180. I find he’s more affectionate when I am — I leave him little notes once in a while, ask to cuddle before falling asleep, and always expect a kiss when he leaves the house and comes home. Once I initiate it he’s completely in the moment with me and loves that I make sure to take “show the love breaks”

My old man has a long life history that makes him not as affectionate but all I have to do is ball my eyes out and he is on it. Since we have 2 children he is better. He grew up in foster care and before I moved where I'm at to be with him I told him if we were going to be together he had to be but if I really want him to be I just ball and then he worries and is more affectionate.

My boyfriend is the same way. I'm sorry girl it hurt cause am you is to be loved as much as you love them or just someone to touch you.

Same at least at times when u can physically see that a hug or any kinda affection would be helpful, but I think at times men just don’t know if we will get mad or actually want it but imo it’s worth a try which I tell him. he just overlooks thoses moments and it upsets me sometimes

I can relate. The first few years I my self tried to give hints. Talked to him. Get all touchy touchy and stuff. Now I don't want him to touch me. In some cases I I don't know if they will ever get a clue!

Omg!!! Me too! I feel like I put so much effort into my marriage but I get nothing back. I dress up- he won’t compliment me. I rub his feet when he’s hurting- he don’t give a damn about mine. I stay home with kids all day - he comes & goes as he pleases. It’s been 8 years & I just recently hit that point where enough is enough. I’m better than this & I deserve more..

Same, we’ve been together 8 years too. I’m definitely more “clingy” in an affectionate way but when I think about him being more affectionate I feel like I would feel annoyed, I like my space 😂 plus whenever he does decide to be a little affectionate it’s so much sweeter because he doesn’t do it often

@mamacils thank you I will. I'm not super affectionate either. But definitely more than him.