How do you deal with the lack of physical touch after a relationship?

I’m not talking about sexual touch, just being held. I was touch starved pre relationship and am now touch starved post relationship. I’m really missing the feeling of safety and comfort of being held by someone I love and trust- it’s really hurting me to not have that no more. I’m not really looking to replace it, but just something to stop me from craving it and have it be so debilitating.

Reply 1

Kathy89

Wow. You are so right about it.

Luckily for me I have friends I can cuddle with, sometimes I even made excuses to just hold hands when walking in a crowded place or crossing the road.

Touch is one of the things I miss the most. You are so right about it.

Reply 2

Anonymous #1

Original post by Kathy89

Lucky I wish I had that

Reply 3

Zarek

It’s one of the worst things post relationship breakup. Not sure what the answer is. Friends, relatives, distractions, see if you can enjoy some of the positives of having you own space again. But ultimately new love is the answer