@Klh1203
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Can a man be affectionate with you but not in love?
Understanding Affection Without Romantic Love
A man can show affection through physical touch without being in love. Such behavior may indicate attraction or attachment rather than romantic feelings. It's important to consider his overall actions and communication to understand his true intentions.
For sure not doubt about it. This guy reminds me of my old self. Holding and cuddling feels great but that's not what's going to keep me.
Say a man who is constantly kissing and cuddling you, and holding you tight and doesn’t ever want to let his hands off of you, yet they aren’t usually an affectionate person. Would you say this is a sign of him falling in love?
I’ve been in situations before where a man does this especially if he misses you yet the next day they never speak to you. 🤷🏽♀️
Define affectionate..
Say a man who is constantly kissing and cuddling you, and holding you tight and doesn’t ever want to let his hands off of you, yet they aren’t usually an affectionate person. Would you say this is a sign of him falling in love?
I’ve been in situations before where a man does this especially if he misses you yet the next day they never speak to you. 🤷🏽♀️
Define affectionate..
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Just constantly cuddling and kissing you etc
Define love..
especially if he misses you yet the next day they never speak to you. 🤷🏽♀️
😐this would not be okay with me. Especially after learning I have an anxious attachment style . If I’m vulnerable and then you don’t give me reassurance, I’m walking away. Lol.
If you need reassurance too or think you might have an anxious attachment style , stay away from people with avoidant attachment style s. They tend to get scared when they’ve been vulnerable and force space between you because they’re afraid and have to reject people before they get rejected.
If neither are mature enough to bring this up and have an honest discussion it ends up being torture for the anxious one.
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So true
Affection and sex goes hand in hand.
Love is emotive.
So no, don’t think a cuddle = love.
Affection and sex goes hand in hand.
Love is emotive.
So no, don’t think a cuddle = love.
I’ve never experienced love before. What is love from a man?
Affection and sex goes hand in hand.
Love is emotive.
So no, don’t think a cuddle = love.
I’ve never experienced love before. What is love from a man?
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When they speak to you the next day 🥶
Sounds like lust. Lust can lead to love, but sometimes it’s just lust. Not wanting anything to do with you after he gets whatever he wants, good indication of just lust. Being respectful and sticking around is a better sign it could lead to love. To me, love takes awhile to develop.
Affection and sex goes hand in hand.
Love is emotive.
So no, don’t think a cuddle = love.
I’ve never experienced love before. What is love from a man?
When they speak to you the next day 🥶
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Anything else? Other than that lol. Men can speak to you the next day and still not love you
Affection and sex goes hand in hand.
Love is emotive.
So no, don’t think a cuddle = love.
I’ve never experienced love before. What is love from a man?
When they speak to you the next day 🥶
Anything else? Other than that lol. Men can speak to you the next day and still not love you
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Lol for sure. But in the example you gave... if the dude acts affectionate before, during, directly after sex but then ghosts... most likely no deeper feelings there. Men in general have an easier time separating the physical from emotional than us.
Tricky thing with love is there is levels. I can have love FOR you but not want a romantic relationship or see a future with you. To me if I'm IN love with you I'm building a future, I'm taking your calls, I'm keeping the communication flowing, I'm showing up. Actions.
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Say a man who is constantly kissing and cuddling you, and holding you tight and doesn’t ever want to let his hands off of you, yet they aren’t usually an affectionate person. Would you say this is a sign of him falling in love?
I’ve been in situations before where a man does this especially if he misses you yet the next day they never speak to you. 🤷🏽♀️