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My boyfriend isnt affectionate :(?

Hey everyone :) OK sov I've been with my boyfriend for a few months now and I really like him he's so sweet and easy going hes very atentive I feel like I can really be myself with him . he's very understanding and we have so much in common :) the downside is he's not very affectionate with me for example if we re out he won't hold my hand he won't kiss me.I feel like he's embarrassed.I told him about it and he said he just hasn't had a serious relationship in a long time So he not used too being affectionate .its not a question if he likes me I know he does I just wish he would show it more do u think I should tell him this bothers me or let it go ? Thank u for any advice :),

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago
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    In this situation i recommend that you do pull him aside one day and talk to him about it. If it is something that is bothering you i'm sure that he'll understand and maybe start being a bit more affectionate with you. However if you don't really want to sit him down again and talk to him about it maybe when you guys are out you can start holding his hand and give him a few kisses here and there instead and then because of that maybe he'll start to awaken to the idea and start doing it as well. I'm sure he'll come around very soon though! :)

  • 5 years ago

    What is the point in being in a Relationship, if you CAN'T or WON'T communicate with your mate? Any mistakes you make in this relationship, will be an education for the next relationships. NOT doing anything could ALSO be a mistake.

    Even in a FRIENDSHIP Relationship. One of the BIGGEST mistakes people make with each other (not only couples) is not establishing communication and understanding. Usually one of the two doesn't want to make waves, so when there is confusion or a misunderstanding "a raging sea and massive hurricanes" take place between them and sometimes ends them both.

    You need to learn to talk and establish the ground rules for possibilities (like rumors, cheating, mistakes, misunderstandings, mood swings, personal space, burnout, boredom, porn, girl/guy watching, fears, insecurities, clinging and privacy).

    Taking a Break from Each Other. What does THAT MEAN TO EACH OF YOU??

    If you don't, YOU WILL ALWAYS Bump Heads

    when these unexpected things show up.

    YOU are NEVER suppose to accommodate people, you don't know very well. You are suppose to let "them" get to know who and how you are. They can decide if they want to be around you. Being a puppet, you might make people like you, but you have to keep being different

    every time you want to please everyone.

    NO BODY RESPECTS A PUPPET, because they (people) don't know how FAKE you will be next time or at different times.

    IF You have something to say or ask… do it.

    You won't happy "babysitting" people in your age group anyway.

    If you force yourself to be comfortable or tolerate the way you two are with each other for FEAR of being alone or not ever finding anyone again.

    You are NOT GOING TO MAKE IT and all your Fears will happen anyway, after you have lost time, money and patience with your "Wrong Mate".

  • 5 years ago

    Let him know how you feel. Communication is key when maintaining a relationship. At the same time, don't pressure him. Gestures of affection should be natural and will mean more when they are. Just let him know how you feel and make sure he knows that he CAN be more affectionate and then have patience.

    Hope this helps.

  • 5 years ago

    I had the same problem. He used to say 'I dont like holding hands in public' or 'im just not used to doing these kinds of things' but i wanted to be affectionate. Once he came round and wouldnt even cuddle, he just lay on the bottom of the bed. I let him go because though it may not be important to him, it was important to me because i imagined how i wanted to be in the future. i wouldnt want to walk around without holding hands.

    You need to talk to him, tell him the way you feel and if he loves you he will start to make more effort bit by bit. Maybe he just didnt want people he knows to see him like my ex.

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Don't think that a guy not being totally affectionate in the way you'd like him to be is a sign he doesn't love you. Guys especially have a hard time to show affection because they want to maintain that strong image of themselves, being all lovey dovey is embarressing for them.

    But if it really bothers you, I suggest you take it to your boyfriend and ask him for requests like I like it when you do this for me etc. My boyfriend right now used to never say good night or good morning to me but that wasn't in his nature he doesn't even ask people how they were

    do mine please

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  • ?
    Lv 6
    5 years ago

    I wouldn't complain about it. That is like pressuring him and it's bad. You don't want him to be affectionate because he feels pressured to, you want him to be like that because he wants it. Just tell him that you like it when he is affectionate, it makes you happy. In this manner, you are expressing gratitude and a desire. It's nothing negative. Keep your negative feelings to yourself

  • 5 years ago

    Give him time, you haven't mentioned how long you've been together but still. He might be not used to this just yet, don't push him too hard on it. be patient

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