why cant wives show any kind of affection?
463732
Most wives tend to give thier husbands plenty of affection. If your wife isn't doing that, then you shoud sit down with her and find out the reason why.
57787
Some people aren't natually affectionate.  Everyone is different.\n\nWithout any more specifics, I can't help you.
389461
I tend to agree with riverotter7  and as children we females are allowed to be more touching with each other, we dance, hug and kiss and as nurturers of the next generation it is just natural that females try to keep close with their children as well as the environment surrounding them. Society is used to seeing females in this situation, always touching and feeling no shame in it.  Men, however, from the day they are cognizant are taught to be less sensitive to the touch, especially of like gender.  Sad but true.
310778
It sounds like your love may have more problems than his inability to show you affection. Has he just started to act this way? or has he always been a non-affectionate person?  This could make a huge difference. He may have not been shown affection growing up and finds it uncomfortable and awkward as an adult to display his emotions toward you with the physical act of touching and embracing. As far as the part about having to have a few drinks before he says I love you, well that could lead right back to the intimacy issues. Honey, some men have many many hang-ups about exspressing their emotions and desires...talk with him about this, let him know that it is OK to tell you what he feels, it is OK to show affection etc... it may take a while, but he will eventually become more comfortable with it if you work at this issue together. God bless and lots of luck to the two of you. Peace.
298884
Well....I'll be honest....one of my wifes friends used to always press up against me.  She's affectionate to everyone...but wow.  Okay, now no one tell her.  I never took it further than that.  Promise!
642968
Well truthfully those type of people disgust me I mean really it doesn't have to be physical at all!  whatever happen to just chatting these days?  I am really sorry you are only exposed to that sort of thing, people should learn that you can be just as happy with out having to feel all over another.. I mean really now!  And if you are whatever happened to cuddling?  you dont' have to be all touchie feelie!  \n\nSo really I wouldnt' personally say physcial attraction should or play a big role in any relationship it is only a part of it!  Whats really makes a relationship is the good communication between you and your lover THEN you can worry about how physically appealing they are :-)
626677
THE OVER LIMIT OF AFFECTION.
75002
Think of all the ways you romanced your wife before you was married. Did you buy her flowers? Take her on night strolls? Did you shower with her or run her bath when she comes home from work? At times we tend to forget that the men/women that we marry still need to be romanced and catered to. Its a beautiful thing that happens for two people and they feel appreciated. This is what I think your wife is telling you.
786887
Your wife is in denial about her bear-like appearance. She is angry with herself for failing to live up to her number one responsibility: being sexually desireable to her husband. She would rather think it is the goat that has come between you than admit to herself that she has failed. My advice is: talk to your wife. Explain to her that you are still willing to support her and your children, but that you are no longer sexually attracted to her, and must fulfill your manly needs with your new goat. Maybe the shame of the whole situation will motivate her to jog in the mornings.
41281
People have different ways of expressing their love, just because they don't openly show doesn't mean they don't.  Think about it really hard and you will find something that is gonna show a way that person has proven their love to you. Hint:  it might be something totally insignificant but meaningful all the same.
236934
Because they cannot mentally handle a relationship with a man who will be present in their daily life. It is a survival mechanism. Women who have been emotionally or physically abused in the past are often drawn to such unrealistic unions. They don't actually have to "deal" with the physical aspect of the relationship and  they don't have to financially depend on the incarcerated partner, two of the hardest aspects of married life. Think about it, if they choose a person who is unavailable in every way, then there is no pressure for them to perfom in the role as an actual spouse or partner.
327272
It looks to me that your wife is playing with you.The way she acts towards you doesn't show that she loves you..ore respects you for that matter!I'd talk to her,tell her what you think and feel..that you need to her to change her ways,because this isn't working out for you.If she refuses,ask yourself if this is how you want to go on....clearly this is making you very unhappy,you shouldn't accept this!
15162
Probably for the same reasons that married women sleep with married (or single) men.  Because they do not respect the marital vows.
686869
In addition to all the stuff you and others listed...\n\nOnce everything has been accomplished and everyone is now tired...\n\nThe "most effective" way to show affection is in the "Power Spooning" method of cuddling.  When you have your woman in a powerful, deliberate, protective cocoon of an embrace she can then sleep her brains out in total confidence.\n\nI know it sounds silly, but helping the modern woman sleep soundly is HUGE!  :)
998036
Love isnt tangible. Its a personal feeling. Its opposed only in places where love is not a common expression. If its love akin to affection then perhaps it is welcomed. Otherwise, love as in the case of growing togetheress between man and woman, love finds itself rejected. And the people who seem to be involved in love are treated more as out-castes. When governance of an individual is not by the individual but by the family, such kinds of oppositions grow
1120406
It only shows your normal.  Married people have crushes, it becomes a problem when you act upon that crush.
295777
I would think that it is mostly a self-confidence issue. It is really hard on a person to feel that they must convince their lover that they are happy with them. This can be very detrimental to a relationship. If you doubt your lady's love for you, that hurts her...imagine a negative self image in the converse. If it's an issue to you, you'll probably make it an issue for them. Basically, have faith in yourself and faith in the lady. If they don't respect you, they weren't worth your time anyway.