I get so nervous when someone touches me, why?

Question:

I dont understand why I get so nervous and sometimes hostile when somebody tries to shake my hand or hug me or anything. ive had a lot of breakups because of it and well i dont ever remember getting hugged as a little girl, but that was YEARS ago. please dont be rude, but can anybody help me figure out why i dont like physical contact?

Answers:
Maybe it's because you aren't used to being touched so much, so it feels a little foreign or odd if someone touches you a lot now.

If you don't want a "touchy feely" relationship, you can let your friends, boyfriend, etc. know and they should respect your wishes.

If it's something you want to change, then find a close friend and share your situation and work on getting used to being touched, by hugging or holding hands with your friend. (This can be a female friend or a male friend -- it should be just touching only, nothing sexual, just touching to get you used to it.)

Hope this helps.

don't know unless you were touched in the wrong places as a kid. but to have some one hug or touch you is a wonderfull experience it lets you know people care. so go hug someone make their day.

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