I love affection with my boyfriend. He tries to hug me and hold me and always hold my hand no matter where we are. We always share the recliner as opposed to sitting on two different chairs... It's gotten a little less lately but he's still rather effectionate and I love it. But I do have the moods, maybe it's the bipolar the docs say I have. When I'm in work mode or when I'm hyped up or amped up or angry... I'd rather have my personal space. But once he and I are wound down and in the comfort of our own home relaxing, I love any kind of effection