Definitely. I have just had to invest in another toy. (Yep, killed another one. lol) I was just wishing for the best of both worlds. Thinking this may help a bit with something, but I do still long for that touch.
I would give anything to be snuggled up with someone special. There is something about being with someone who wants to be there.... and is content just to be with you. Spending time, getting to know each other.... just to look into his eyes, see a smile, feel strong hands or maybe soft lips on me... and to put mine on him. Would definitely be nice.

I was actually thinking, it is that much harder for many of us. Being alone and untouched over the holidays when we already feel isolated and unlovable... factor in being told we CAN'T be around anyone else worrying we may get the '"plague" (covid) It is no wonder so many do wind up more anxious and depressed.

I was married for over 17 years, but for the last 12 of those, I had no cuddling, touch or affection (with the exception of an occasional request of a dutiful peck here and there.... and that was only after divorce papers were filed. I believe he thought that was enough. ) I think this is a big part of why I do long for this so..... because I never truly had it.

In July I took a big step and went to Colorado to meet someone I met on here. He was working on getting out of an unhappy marriage.He showed me his state and we did spend the week in several hotels. We would share the cuddling , sharing feelings hopes and dreams and that touch while traveling together. It does feel extra good....especially when we haven't had it.

I miss hugging and just a human being there. I gotta get a life!!!

I have been AWOL for awhile. I buried myself in work. I agree with MaryContrary, I miss hugging and the touch of another person. Getting a life is an extememly good goal.

Yes but easier said than done. :(

You are not kidding about that VeggieQueen!
(By the way, thanks for being a good friend).

Completely agree. When my wife was going through her illness, I missed intimacy. Not just sex, but a simple spontaneous hug or a peck for no reason or even simply not having to be the one to say “I love you” first. I don’t know, I sound like a sappy dude but we got feelings too lol

@mikelove.... Alot of guys would also think that's sappy. You know what? The more I learn of men who do actually feel that way and can admit it, the more of a definite bonus I (and most women on here) do see that.

There is nothing worse than being untouched and feeling unlovable (in my mind anyway)

I agree. Even for a man it does feel good when your woman say's 'I love you'.

Yes. One of my favorite sensations is the feeling of skin on skin. It's wonderful and comforting. I miss it and haven't had it in a while.

I had a friend in college (many moons ago-- I'm an old dude now) we never had sex, did anything, or so much as even kissed. But me and her were very close and great friends. She also had an anxiety disorder like me.... we would frequently spend the night with each other just for comfort, usually both topless cuddling onto each other just to feel ok.