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[quote=Anonymous]NP here.  I am a touchy huggy person, but I know that some of it is that I crave that kind of contact after having an abusive childhood.  I agree with suggestions of PPs to up the verbal or the "gift"-giving (surprise her with favorite foods for a meal or  special one-on-one time for a favorite activity or a trip to the store or library just the two of you).  DH and I have also been working on offering affection ("can I give you a hug?") rather than asking for it ("can I have a hug?") at bedtime and in the morning or after nap.  I am not quite in your situation, as DS is entering the independent phase so I don't mind it when he wants to be close to me.  Of course, there are times when he's playing and I sit down in the room and he moves to be half on my leg and I really do just want some space.

And, I should add that I use pretty much all my tolerance for physical contact up taking care of DS (I'm at home with him) and really don't want to be casually touched by DH most of the time.  We have sex and hug and kiss good morning and good night, but I don't want him standing close or sitting close on the couch or rubbing my shoulders or anything like that.  So, I do get how you feel.[/quote]

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