I just got out of a 2 year relationship and one of the big issues at least for me, was not getting any affection. I’ve had 3 serious relationships and I feel in every single one that I’m always striving for it.

I’m not talking about sex. I’m talking about running up to me to hug me/kiss me randomly while we’re at home. Grabbing my hand as we leave the apartment, that kinda stuff.

I do initiate just about every time however I definitely don’t over initiate. It seems like I need some sort of validation every so often especially if I’m always the one making the move. It seems so needy in my mind and I know some women just arent like that.

How can I work on this? Is it simple self control?

Appreciate any insight