Why do I hate being touched? Is it normal?

Question

I hate being touched by random people and my parents. I don't hug or kiss them. Also i feel weird saying "I love you" to my parents.But I like being touched by the guy I like and I don't mind saying "I like u" or "I love u" to him. Is this normal?Is anyone else like that?

Answer 1

i think its completely normal

i think its like a "stage" of life

kinda like when u dont want to b seen

with ur parents at the mall (lol)

Answer 2

I used to be like that with strangers and my mom.

Answer 3

You don't mention your age, but it's Ok so this advice will apply to all.  If your parents have never shown affection and tell you they love you, I can understand why you are not demonstrative toward them.  As long as you and your parents are not fighting and have a quiet respect for each other you are very normal to your family standards.  Every family has a different style in boundaries.  I am just like this with my parents.  We are kind of stiff, but we respect each other.  I have never been a mommy's or daddy's girl and at 45 I never wanted to be.  I was well provided for.  I was different with my boyfriends, 1st husband, present husband, 1 son, 2 step daughters, and certain friends.  I am more affectionate toward them.  It doesn't mean that I don't like my parents, we just have different family dynamics.  I have the same feelings toward my siblings like my parents.  As for strangers it is very very normal to want them to respect your boundaries and random touching from even an aquaintance gets a cold stare from me.

Answer 4

meh..i used to hate being hugged, but then my hugging obsessed friend hugged me all last year and i'm ok with it.

Answer 5

It's not normal.

Answer 6

people are different

i was like that

some people just dont feel safe with affection and love because it might have hurt them before

but if you can get affectionate with a guy maybe with your family you play the tough role and dont want no one 2 see your sweeter side

Answer 7

well i can't answer why you don't like to be touched that is personal you'll have to figure that one out yourself. it is not really normal to not like to be touched by your parents of all people you should feel fine with saying i love you to them  

Answer 8

I am not a touchy-feely person either...unfortunately the rest of my family is..I think it is normal to want your space...i wouldn't worry.