#physical connection

[thepersonalquotes]

[motsimages]

Obviously there's personal as well as cultural differences, but from a US American perspective sometimes you have to give someone space when they're upset or they won't be able to express those feelings. Emotions are embarrassing and people will push their feelings aside to prevent acquaintances and casual friends from seeing them.

Thanks for the comment! I always think that there are cultural and personal things that I don't know of when people do or don't certain things, but obviously, my experience with US people is limited to people who come to Europe.

I think generally we feel the same way about emotions but we may give more time than space, if that makes sense. Like, take your time to figure them out but in the meantime, I will be here, physically close so you don't feel alone on top of whatever else you are feeling.

[medicalcommunitypsychotherapy]

PTSD and Relationships: Navigating Love and Connection

They might feel rejected or distant, especially if the affected partner uses avoidance as a coping mechanism.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is not an individual’s disorder. While it certainly affects the person diagnosed, its ripples extend to people around them, especially their close relationships. Intimate partnerships, where emotional bonds are deep, often bear the brunt of these changes. However, with understanding and effort, couples can navigate the turbulent waters of PTSD and find a safe harbor.

[spellbound61]

Sheldon's answer ON SEX!! and OMG 😲💦

Sheldon's answer ON SEX!! and OMG 😲💦

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[weregiraffes]

A Poorly Made Comic About Physical Affection

Oftentimes when I go on dates I have difficulties with physical affection. Hand holding, kissing, cuddling, hugging all of these are difficult for me to initiate with someone new. While the effort to actually make the first move might seem low it doesn’t feel that way.  

It feels as me and my crush are on two cliffs and there’s a sea full of piranhas between us. The only way to initiate physical affection is to build a bridge and get to the other person but my brain doesn’t have any supplies for that. Also it quite likes it’s side of the cliff there aren’t any piranhas there. The act of kissing and my crush feel like two unrelated concepts, like pigeons and taxes. 

But when the other person makes the first move it’s like something clicks in my brain. Suddenly there’s a bridge between us that wasn’t there before. 

When that bridge has been constructed and I’m comfortable with the other person it’s easy for me to cross it. My brain acts like the bridge was there the whole time. Why yes of course I love cuddles and making out, why wouldn’t I want to do that with someone I’m interested in. 

But I know that my brain lacks the bridge making ability and I’m not sure why. Other people seem to understand when they actually want to kiss someone new. Why don’t I? 

[monicadeola]

Let's touch: why physical connection between human beings matters

Touch can be used as a tool for communicating empathy, even resulting in an analgesic, painkilling effect. To combat loneliness, let’s set up coffee dates instead of screen time

[disasterpurplebois]

Listen, I had a roller coaster of a night and there’s no reason for me to be awake and lonely at 2am but here I am.

I had a long convo with a dance friend the other night and she’s totally on the same page with me about dance and the physical contact/touch starvation relief it brings

Fast forward 5 days - I HAVENT BEEN TO DANCE SINCE FRIDAY AND IM SLOWLY SHRIVELING UP SOMEONE HUG ME

[artjunkiehd]

This is so true!