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Re: Can we talk about touch? » Daisym

Posted by Racer on March 18, 2007, at 2:08:20

In reply to Can we talk about touch?, posted by Daisym on March 18, 2007, at 0:34:36

Aw, sweetheart, it's not an oxymoron at all. In fact, it turns out it's not even that uncommon. In the book "Wasted" by Marya Hornbacher, she talks about hating to be hugged *because* she wants it so much. That's kinda how I feel.

Humans do need touch. It's like the monkey experiments -- the babies who didn't get touched, died. The babies with a choice between food and holding the terrycloth "mother" chose the soft, cuddly "mother." It's part of your evolutionary make up. And, considering you history, it's also not surprising that you're not comfortable with it.

What about your cat? My cat was my snuggle buddy, and that was always so good. Can you get some of your need met by your pusscat?

I know it's not about sex, and it doesn't have to be. Maybe just snuggling with a friend? Or a cat? I don't know what else to suggest. But I understand and empathize with you.


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