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Why does my want for physical touch turn into a need.
Relationship Stress / by adventurousSailboat3599
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 December 17th, 2024
...See more So I am currently getting into a relationship and i have just found that when im out of a relationship I think about cuddling ect. But it's not a need. And then once I get into a relationship and I have a partner who can provide that. It becomes almost like I need it. Like I can't be around them without wanting physical touch of some sort. Even if it's just small things. And I have a feeling this switch has something to do with expectations because i know if the clear expectations of no s*x in the first year or so is mentioned before a relationship im fine. Or the fact that when im out of a relationship I can actively work towards a relationship where I can have that physical touch. But when im in one it feels as if I can't. But then after that. Idk what I'm meant to do with that peice of information. Because I know I don't wang to pressure them into anything they aren't comfortable with by sharing this. But I also know if I don't set a expectation like "I expect to be comfortable with romantic physical touch in 2 months maximum" then I won't ever say it's the wrong relationship for me and I will end up in a relationship where I don't want to be.
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