Imagine growing up with a mother who loves you deeply, but shies away from cuddling you. This is the reality for a 10-year-old boy, whose mother, due to her personal discomfort with physical contact, avoids cuddling him. This unique family dynamic has sparked a debate that’s as heartwarming as it is heartbreaking. Let’s dive into their story.
A Mother’s Uncommon Discomfort
Understanding Friends and Family
A Son’s Need for Affection
A Mother’s Struggle
The Uncomfortable Revelation
A Mother’s Dilemma
Physical Affection: A Reserved Privilege? ♀️
A Grandmother’s Verdict
Should She ‘Get Over It’?
A Clarification
The Uncomfortable Truth
A Mother’s Love, A Son’s Longing: The No-Cuddle Dilemma
This tale of a mother’s struggle with physical contact and a son’s longing for his mother’s cuddles is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. The mother, who has been uncomfortable with physical contact since childhood, finds herself in a dilemma as her son yearns for the same affection she shares with her partner. While she does share some physical contact with her son, the intimate act of cuddling remains a hurdle. As this story unfolds, it raises questions about the nature of affection, personal boundaries, and the sacrifices one should make for their loved ones. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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Heartbreaking: A mother’s no-cuddle policy leaves a lasting impact.
YTA for cuddling your partner but not your own child
“YTA. Your sons feelings matter more than yours.”
“YTA. Your son needs love too! “
YTA: Therapy needed to learn to hug your son.
YTA. Hug your son. Get therapy. It’s an issue for him.
YTA. Harsh comment. Therapy might help.
Neglected child: YTA for not giving proper attention
“YTA. No cuddles = emotional damage. Show affection to your son!”
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The importance of physical touch for child development. YTA
“YTA. You’re uncomfortable with human interaction? You’re damaging your son.”
YTA: Lack of physical affection can harm your child’s development.
“YTA. Can’t you show some love? Your kid is hurting.”
Parental affection: YTA prioritizes own aversion over child’s needs.
Is aversion to touch always linked to being neuroatypical?
“YTA, but I almost went E S H because your parents set you up to fail here. A five year old suddenly being so averse to touch is troubling. “
“YTA. Break the chain or he’ll grow to be like you.”
INFO: Setting boundaries with physical affection in front of children.
INFO: Is it selective or therapy? Confusing for your son.
YTA: A harsh comment sparks a debate on parenting and therapy.
Child needs physical affection, limit PDA or seek therapy.
Conflicted commenter shares personal experience and advises self-reflection for parent.
Dismissive parent sparks debate on importance of physical affection.
“YTA: Your child deserves your love and affection. “
“YTA. Show your son love, don’t make excuses. “
Engaging with a mother’s struggle to show physical affection to her son ❤️
“YTA, he’s asked for it, now figure it out.”
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“You’re a huge a**hole oh my god.” Emotional neglect and its consequences.
Heartbreaking: A parent’s refusal to show affection devastates their child.
A child’s perspective on a mother’s no-cuddle policy
Snuggle up with your partner, but not with your kids! YTA
Parent’s no-cuddle policy causing emotional distress for their child.
NAH, but a conversation or therapy is needed for resolution.
Hating hugs, but cuddling with my boyfriend?
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YTA. Your son needs more from you. Be better.
NAH parent struggles with cuddling, seeks advice for compromise.
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Heartbreaking: Mother’s no-cuddle policy leaves son feeling unloved
YTA. Prioritizing your own solitude over your child’s needs.
NAH for not cuddling, but find other ways to show affection
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Verbalizing harm, emotional abuse? YTA. Only hugging partner?
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“N T A, but why is cuddling your partner a problem?”
Snuggling with partner? YTA! Let’s hear the other side.
YTA for being affectionate with your partner? That’s harsh!
The sacrifices and challenges of being a parent
“YTA. You cuddle others, but not your child… Get therapy.”
Hypocritical parent defends no-cuddle policy, but son is ‘damaged’
YTA for neglecting your son’s need for physical affection.
A mom’s no-cuddle policy sparks debate on intimacy boundaries
Equal cuddles for dads too! NAH, talk to the father
“YTA. Uncomfortable with physical contact, but make exceptions for loved ones?”
ARJ’s judgment questioned: Is the mother neglecting her child’s needs?
YTA but making up for it with endless snuggles
YTA, cuddle your child! Physical touch is important for kids.
