Originally Posted by
Mups
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It depends entirely on what sort of nature/personality we have, plus childhood upbringing, as to whether we enjoy human contact or not.
Warm, affectionate people usually like to give affection, and are usually happy to receive it too.
It is as natural to them as breathing.
Right from childhood, didn't we all stop crying if our grazed knee was magically kissed better?
And what about cuddling up to a favourite soft toy when in bed at night, or cuddling the family dog, or sitting on Grandad's lap while being told a story?
Aren't those acts of giving contact natural and healthy?
In fact, I would be very worried if a child rejected all affection as I know that can be a sign of more serious problems.
Sadly, it is often as we get older, that some become so reluctant to display a loving touch to another human.
So I for one, believe human contact given through genuine caring, is a good thing.
It is also not all about what
we like to receive either, it also seeing that appropriate touch can give much comfort to those in need, too.
I have lived on my own for many years now, and mostly I manage, although I do sometimes miss human touch, and I am not ashamed of saying that one bit.
I miss giving too, because I have always been rather impulsively affectionate by nature.
Luckily my dogs are good company and also very affectionate. I would never want to live enirely alone, I can't imagine anything worse.
I hope I never have a cold heart.