Getting all snuggled up with your S.O., especially on a cold night, can be one of the greatest parts of being in a relationship — if you like falling asleep surrounded by another person's body heat. Even though physical intimacy tend to be equated with intimacy in general, not everyone's a cuddler. But should you be concerned if you and your S.O. don't spoon? Before you worry too much, there are a few things to consider.
For one thing, you should keep in mind the nature of your relationship, without judging it by any mainstream, cuddly standard. "No two couples are the same," Rachel McDavid, LMFT, a marriage and family therapist, says. "Some couples are okay with lack of physical touch."
That said, keep in mind that, if you and your S.O. aren't touchy-feely at all, you might be missing out on some deeper forms of connection, according to Matt Lundquist, LCSW, a psychotherapist and couples therapist. "While different people have different needs around touch, relationships without physical affection are missing some of what's essential," he says, explaining that physically touching your partner (and seeing how they like to be touched) is a vital part of learning more about them.
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