Love languages - touch

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Originally Posted by o0A0o

You are dealing with emotional need. That can be handled by him finding something he can invest his emotion in. He is making you his focus. If he had some project, whether career or hobby or even household to focus on he would not be focusing as much on you.

One option may be to get him a dog. Any dog could work but a breed that is more cuddly might address his sensory needs. Get him a poodle or cocker spaniel and avoid the big independent outdoorsy active breeds and terriers. However, depending on his personality a less dependent dog could be better all around. A neurotic dog and a neurotic human results in a neurotic pair......you could make matters unbearable for yourself living with this. Ideally you want balance that enables healthy expression.

Give it time. He may not immediately adjust. As long as it is his responsibility he will eventually shift his energy away from you. And it will be very instrumental if you two break up.

TY!!! Very wise.