Non-sexual intimacy

I believe most people just need a hug and to just feel seen! And I know for myself that sometimes I come here just to talk and connect in a place where you aren't expected to be someone for everyone else .
Well said. I like that.
 
I'm setting this up for a discussion on Non-sexual Intimacy.
At 58, I have one lady I've known since first grade... Whenever and wherever we see each other, we make a beeline to each other and share the longest, tightest embrace.
It's almost like a "pheromone connection."
It doesn't matter if spouses are present or not, whether it's a class reunion, a funeral, a grandchildrens' sporting event... We will have an embrace that's tight enough and long enough to make people uncomfortable, as evidenced by having had her friends pull us apart before.
In Jr. High, I remember covering her body with mine, as a tornado passed over our school... We've never had sex together, but the intimacy we share is mutually priceless to us.
 
At 58, I have one lady I've known since first grade... Whenever and wherever we see each other, we make a beeline to each other and share the longest, tightest embrace.
It's almost like a "pheromone connection."
It doesn't matter if spouses are present or not, whether it's a class reunion, a funeral, a grandchildrens' sporting event... We will have an embrace that's tight enough and long enough to make people uncomfortable, as evidenced by having had her friends pull us apart before.
In Jr. High, I remember covering her body with mine, as a tornado passed over our school... We've never had sex together, but the intimacy we share is mutually priceless to us.
That's wonderful.
 
I moved this weekend. My landlord has to sell the house I was renting from her. She was kind enough to offer me a room in her basement. It's better than nothing for the time being.

I'm feeling very small, lost and alone here also.

I'd love some hugs, but those won't be anytime soon, if ever.

A friend once said waking up in bed next to someone you love/care about is more intimate than sex. I believe that.
 
That last paragraph is so true. There's something intimate about laying there and just touching each other and getting ready for your day.
My Goddess Wife doesn't snore, She "purrs" ever so lightly and beautifully... I can't describe how much I love laying there, holding, spooning, and petting her... listening to her breathe, both, before I go to sleep and when I wake up....
It's as pleasing to me as anything else we do!
 
With 8 billion people in the world, it's surprising how few and far between hugs are....☹️. I've had partners who lapse in and out of enjoying hugs, even holding hands. People are a strange concoction of moods.
 
We went through a rough spell a bit back. Long story short it was on purpose, to further a major life goal. But I realized something very important.

What I learned was that while I thought I wanted more sex, what I really needed was more non-sexual intimate time with my partner. We're back on track and making up for lost time now, thankfully. But that realization was a surprise, because we had been having a lot of intimate time before but hadn't understood that, until wasn't there.
 
We went through a rough spell a bit back. Long story short it was on purpose, to further a major life goal. But I realized something very important.

What I learned was that while I thought I wanted more sex, what I really needed was more non-sexual intimate time with my partner. We're back on track and making up for lost time now, thankfully. But that realization was a surprise, because we had been having a lot of intimate time before but hadn't understood that, until wasn't there.
The non-sexual type of intimacy is so important. I'm happy you've come to understand that and that you're doing better.
 
I get this bad sometimes. I'm kind of in recovery atm and spending a lot of time on my own or around my dad, who's not exactly Mr Huggy.
I wish I could help you somehow. I'm glad you've found my little thread and it connected with you.
 
My love language is touch as well. Wife stopped touching me 4 years ago I can’t get through to her that intimacy isn’t just sex
 
So in need of some physical contact, hugs. but not going to happen.
 
You're getting one of the longest, deepest, most solid Bro hugs you can fathom from me...
Thanks. Things just keep getting worse. I know I'm wallowing and it's aggravating to me. I just can't find the strength in me anymore. I'm tired and completely empty. I have no place in this world anymore. My dad died on Christmas. Maybe it's a good idea to go out the same day.
 
Thanks. Things just keep getting worse. I know I'm wallowing and it's aggravating to me. I just can't find the strength in me anymore. I'm tired and completely empty. I have no place in this world anymore. My dad died on Christmas. Maybe it's a good idea to go out the same day.
I've wallowed before and there's no shame in that... just honor him by persevering and sticking around...
I lost mine in 2019 and STILL wish I could pick up the fucking phone and call him... he was my first stop every time I came home from the boat
 
I've wallowed before and there's no shame in that... just honor him by persevering and sticking around...
I lost mine in 2019 and STILL wish I could pick up the fucking phone and call him... he was my first stop every time I came home from the boat
he died in 2008. Almost 20 years now. My mom has been gone 11.
 
he died in 2008. Almost 20 years now. My mom has been gone 11.
I'm blessed, as my mother is still with me... I promised her she'd never have to see me on the 6 o'clock news...
It's been very trying, but I've succeeded thus far.
I'd love to have the same promise from you.
 
I'm blessed, as my mother is still with me... I promised her she'd never have to see me on the 6 o'clock news...
It's been very trying, but I've succeeded thus far.
I'd love to have the same promise from you.
I don't think most suicides make it on the news. Only the spectacular ones. Mine wouldn't be spectacular. Everyone would be able to stop worrying about me.
 
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