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Is it weird I don’t like physical touch like at all? I attempt to tolerate it from family and friends like a pat on the back, hug, grabbing of a shoulder, etc. however I deeply dislike it but say nothing sometimes. I have no trauma (I think)
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Anonymous 1w

I don't think that's weird at all! I can barely tolerate touch from other people, it puts me on edge and idk why either. there's only one person in my life that I feel at ease when they touch me I also know a lot of other people who have similar boundaries, some aren't quite as strict about it but it's definitely more common then you'd think

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Anonymous 1w

I’m a 19 M if that also is something that is worth noting

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Anonymous 1w

You have every right to tell people you don’t want to be touched.

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Anonymous 1w

I love physical touch but I don’t think that’s weird at all. Different folks different nopes.

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Anonymous 1w

If a friend or family member told me this I would respect it and not touch them

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Anonymous 1w

I think my family still thinks i dislike hugs, when the reality is I just didnt like being hugged without consent.

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Anonymous 1w

It’s abnormal but also entirely respectable

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 1w

Exactly what I was thinking. Abnormal, not weird

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