How important is it for a man to show affection to his woman?

It's good that you're asking this, instead of coming on here complaining about not getting any sex. Most of these men are the ones who forget about affection and come to expect it. Showing affection doesn't have to be all about cuddling and rubbing her back all the time. The small things really count too, like complimenting her "I'm so lucky to have such a beautiful woman. That dress looks really good on you baby I'm glad you bought it. etc". Or giving her a sweet smile and a wink just because, especially when you're somewhere around other people.

Because affection makes us feel wanted... And who doesnt want to feel wanted? Men like feeling wanted but we give them that thru sex. Women view affection as more of an emotional connection than a physical one. Its not hard to stop her, give her a hug and a really long kiss, look in her eyes and say something nice to her. That would take like 2 mins out of your day and would make her feel good for a lot longer. Even something as small as cuddling her when your watching tv or rubbing her leg while your sitting next to eachother when you're out with people. Simple gestures go a long way because she notices them. Little things matter guys!!!! If you can remember AND practice that on a regular basis, you will have one happy wife/gf :)

Most women need affection, I know I love it and love giving it back. Nothing hurts worse than being shunned away like the family pet, being ignored or just a bedroom play thing. Hugs, Smiles, Sweet Kisses, Holding Hands, Talking about things/life, fun times out together, etc. Everyone wants to feel special and I think its cool that you are interested enough to ask a constructive/positive relationship question. Good luck and have fun loving on your woman.

It is EXTREMELY important!

If you're not talking 'in the bedroom', then here are a few ideas. In the bedroom, you should talk to her to figure out what she likes and does not like.

In my experience, I love having my guy be affectionate. But that doesn't mean I want him to be glued to my hip 24/7. I think some nice ways of being affectionate are things like:

kisses on the cheek, forehead, nape of neck, hand, or top of the head (and lips, of course),

arms around shoulder,

hand holding,

hair-ruffling (though she'll pretend it's irritating),

making eye contact and smiling,

tickling,

snuggles - generally,

and there are probably quite a bit more, but those are all that come to mind right now.

Hope this helps!

I have learned that their is more than one way to show affection, regardless if you are a man or women, actions speak louder than words, and for me the book Husbandry By Stephan Fried helped my marriage truly understand the differences between men and women's thought process on this matter

In public--1 I'm reserved in public. Around the house--5 I like an occasional hug or kiss or touch. In bed--10 I need a man that likes to hold me and cuddle and kiss. I feel needy at times but I need it to feel loved. It's very necessary for me to sustain a relationship.

Some women like affection and some don't. The women that like affection love it from a man and the ones that don't like it, hate it.

affection and intimacy is important in any relationship

Please review answers regarding respect and honour. It's all similar.

Better affection, well naturally, well timed sammichs.