Posted by Dinah on February 5, 2002, at 13:31:23
In reply to Touch , posted by Dinah on February 5, 2002, at 8:45:15
Thanks you guys,
I know what you mean about casual touch and I'm always considered stand-offish about it, but I avoid it where possible. It's more of a problem at home, as I'm sure you can understand.
I guess the important thing is that I do the right things with my husband and family. I'm fortunate that it isn't such a problem with my son. Mom's are expected to cuddle, Dad's roughhouse. But sometimes it gets so discouraging to have to override the aversion. And sometimes I have trouble keeping the willpower to do it. Sometimes I fail and upset people. Sometimes I just cry on the inside while I'm smiling and doing the right thing on the outside. I guess this is all more than you need to know, but it's been an issue with me lately. Maybe things will improve when I get some regular sleep.
On a more amusing note, I was known as a child for saying "I don't like to be touched" in a very cold and decided way, just dripping with disgust. I wonder how many children are told "I don't envy your future boyfriends" as much as I was.
Dinah
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