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Post by lovebunny on Jan 28, 2020 21:46:01 GMT
Sorry didn't mean to hijack the thread and be whiny, was just commiserating with Jules! I mentioned that scalp massage because it was actually a really nice, beautiful moment with a fellow human. She looked me in the eyes and gave me a lovely compliment while she did it. I felt truly seen and loved for a second. I had another moment like that when a friend played with my hair last week.
But I confess I'm generally uncomfortable with platonic touching, my FOO are not touchy people. I hug my friends hi and bye, or with the gay guys I feel comfortable putting my arms around their shoulders or waists. I have one female friend who tried to get me to do cuddling and massages with her a while back while we were both between girlfriends, but I felt soooo awkward. I was glad when she got a girlfriend and stopped asking for footrubs, lol.
Friends, community,sure. Women's choir sounds super-fun! I'm in rehearsal for a play right now, and also in a writer's critique group.
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Post by tnr9 on Jan 29, 2020 11:41:53 GMT
There’s nothing “wrong” as such. It’s the dynamic between an FA like me and an AP that is just so unfair, especially if nobody is aware and doing work on themselves. Having been on the anxious side recently, it’s just terrible! And while I can control my behaviour, I’m acutely aware of its effect on someone else. An AP may suit someone else, but I’m not willing to live or put someone else through that dynamic again. It is good that you have awareness of yourself and your needs, behaviors...and I think awareness is key.🙂🙂
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