She isnt as affectionate as i want her to be

@Mikyoo12 (187)
United States
April 24, 2011 12:26pm CST
Well I just started a new relationship. I'm an affectionate guy, not overly affectionate though. I would just like her to show more. It doesn't have to be all lovey dovey all the time But sometimes I would like to hear her say some sweet things. I'm not sure, maybe I'm asking for to much. Should I just ignore it and focus on the relationship and making it stronger or should I say something about it? But I think of I say something, I'll look desperate and not as interesting anymore. I could really use some advice here. Thank You.
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8 responses
• India
24 Apr 11
Hey dude iam the same affectionate as you.. I too demand from my girlfriend to be more lovable say sweet things.. truly i say to you this is really amazing to hear from her voice.. at times when she doesnt show up i jus tell her about these things and she does it for me.. but dude at times she doesnt and i then get different thoughts in my mind that why she is not giving me more affection to me all these negative thoughts arise in my mind but i tell you i have accepted her the way she is at times without telling her she becomes so affectionate to me i get so lovable from her which i love the most, but i have learnt something from this when i demand such things i dont get it but when i jus stay as iam and i accept her the things arise which your heart needs so my friend so accept the way she is give her more love from your side and dont give her chance to complain...
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@Mikyoo12 (187)
• United States
26 Apr 11
I totally agree with you man. I will definitely accept her for who she is. Thank you.
@dreamy1 (3811)
• United States
24 Apr 11
You have to realize people are different and different people show different levels of affection. You can tell her you need her to be more affectionate and she can try but if that's just not her nature you have to accept that she won't or can't be as affectionate as you. If that is really important to you then you need to find someone more compatible. Either accept that this is how she is or move on.
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@Mikyoo12 (187)
• United States
26 Apr 11
Well I won't move on, she's worth staying with And me accepting her for who she is. Thank you for Your advice.
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
24 Apr 11
Hi Mikyoo! I can definitely understand your situation since my bf is also not affectionate and has gotten even less so than when we first started out. I used to be alot more affectionate too, but he makes me not even want to bother and that is a bad thing. Everyone is different, as is every relationship. I don't really want to give you any advice, since I can't seem to figure out my own "issues" right now. All I can say though is try to at least "talk" about it. I can't say that is the answer because my bf and I do "talk" and still don't get anywhere~
@Mikyoo12 (187)
• United States
26 Apr 11
I apologize for what you and your boyfriend Are going through. Maybe it might be a phase or you guys just Need some time apart from one another. Give each other time to miss each other if you Already haven't tried to do so. Thank You for your advice though,and I hope you boyfriend comes around.
@keshia2007r (2880)
• United States
25 Apr 11
You can only work with with you get. Some women are overly affectionate as some men are not. So everybody is different. As for me, I'm not the lovely dovey type at all, but I do show my love in other ways. My boyfriend isn't the lovely dovey type either and it works for us, and he shows his love in other ways besides words. If you are feeling rejected by her show less affection you should talk to her about it, but It may are may not change anything. Meaning you can't change a person, you can only work with what you go. Good Luck.
@ofabiania (421)
• Philippines
25 Apr 11
i think that you should talk to her about what you are feeling.. may be, for her she is already expressing how much she loves you.. it would be best to always have an open communication with your partner.. also, you have to accept that she is already like that, but that does not mean that she loves you any less.. :)
• Philippines
25 Apr 11
Base from what you said that you're on a new relationship and an affectionate guy.Both of you are on the stage of getting to know each other,so expecting from her the affection that you showed her is tantamount to telling her that she's not capable of loving you.Give her ample time to respond to your longing,and see good side of long relationship with respect and intimacy.Be patient don't expect to much from her and the bottom line is love her no matter what her actions are.Good luck.
@sender621 (14893)
• United States
24 Apr 11
Not everyone can show their affection in the same way. if you think your partner should be more affectionante than they are being with you, it may be wise to find out why or why not this is happening in your relationship.
• United States
25 Apr 11
I am the same. I started out very affectionate and my spouse wasn't. Now we switched. He is affectionate and I'm not. I know it hurts him but I just don't know how to be super cuddly anymore. I guess I grew out of it. But it doesn't mean I don't love him. I love him very much and we are still very intimate. I'm just not a snuggler and I don't make comments. We've been married 14 years now. It just depends on if you really love her enough that something small like that won't matter.