Do men crave intimacy

[liquidspace]

in the same way that a woman can? I know men have a strong desire to have sex but do they have the need for just cuddles, touching and being close.

I'm just wondering how it feels to be a man I guess. If a man is single, as well as having the physical desire to have sex does he have any other needs that he can't meet himself?

[Skreecheeboy]

I prefer my hand to nothing at all (doesn't matter which one though...)

[leg_end758]

leg over??

who mentioned me??

[Pippa68]

Mr P always says he needs a hug.

It always turns into something else if he can get it.

[cazzz1975]

lol pippa, ever notice that a hug always seems to include a lot of "other" groping?

[raysparx1]

I find what you put a bit sad liquid, why does he prefer his hand ? you should only be with somebody that you love and they love you, one sided love cannot work, time for you to have serious think.

[Octavius]

Liquidspace, I doubt that is true. It is probably supplementary to the �real thing�, or just getting reacquainted with an old friend. Have you ever spoken to him about it? Is that you�d rather he didn�t do it all, or that the energy was spent on you?

[BugsyMalone]

Well to be honest the act of cuddles, touching and being close is the expression of feeling an emotion if it is acted upon genuinely..i would believe so that every human being feels the emotion of caring for someone on different levels for example a child for its mother, a girl to her lover and vice versa...

What ever the level of care and the person in question each scenario comes to a point where the overwhelmed feeling of care leads to a "hugful""intimate" or "kissful" expression...

This is the case for men and women both sensitive and hard hearted per say...i would believe just the right circumstances would trigger it

Hope this was the answer u were looking to obtain..

[Pippa68]

Oh yes, cazzz...coupled with the ''I only want a hug'' line!

[obNOXious]

For myself, I find it pretty easy to differentiate between straightforward sex, with anyone that happens to physically appeal to me, and with the desire for absolute closeness and affection, which is something completely different.
Yes I crave intimacy and closeness, like most humans I think, but since it's your partner you are talking about and this is negatively impacting on your relationship, then for whatever reason he needs to have a word with himself before as Ray says it ends up not being worth the while for you. mind you he can only do this if he's aware of the situation and of how you feel, so try talking to him, he may be blisfully unaware that your upset by it.

[whiskeysheri]

Nox?! :oO x

[Pippa68]

Oh noxy...a little ray of sunshine on this dark night :o)

To think I don't usually appear at this hour!

[China Doll]

Paddy!

Good to see you Nox.

[liquidspace]

Yes I have spoken to him, so many times and yes he still prefers masturbation. He knows I am up for sex but just ignores me. I just wondered if there are many guys that are like that, or whether I just got unlucky. I can't really believe that most men are not up for sex when they know it's available.

[beso]

I used to crave intimacy. But since I have been in a fantastic relationship for nearly twenty years I have not had any shortage of it.

In my youth I wanted more than anything to feel close to another person. I mean more than just cuddles and touch but emotional and intellectual intimacy more than anything. To share thoughts and companship is so important to me. More important than sex.

I was lucky to find this in my second partner. Moreover when sharing this kind of relationship the sex is also fantastic and we still are passionately attracted to each other.

[Ice.Maiden]

Liquidspace - I think if a man prefers masturbation to the real thing, he's either scared of intimacy or there's something not right, but even when a couple have a fantastic sex life, many men still "take themselves in hand" now and again. If the problem is that you're being rejected in favour of this, you need to sit down and explain how miserable you feel, and ask him if there's anything you can both do to improve your sex life. When you're in love with somebody, whether male or female, I think it's natural to want a have a kiss and a cuddle now and again, without it leading to other things, but if a couple are just enjoying sex, as opposed to making love, then there's no need for such intimacy or emotions.

[Skreecheeboy]

Maybe he's worried that he is carrying an STD or that you might get pregnant. Or maybe he's got an embarrassing problem with his wee fella http://www.guardian.co.uk/health/story/0,,659196,0 0.html