Affection

A guy I know told me about how he told someone no one hugs him anymore.

He was reluctant to admit it and then he got a little aggressive/defensive afterward, but I understood that because he showed his vulnerable side.

It is hard to let that part out because you fear it can be used against you.

So I smiled and said I understood, because I do. I have moved to new cities and lived far from home and been through it.

Have eaten all of my meals alone, spent hours by myself.

You have to work on building new community and even if you are good about it there may be a time when you have no one but yourself.

Doesn't mean it will be that way forever, but it can feel that way. Don't know if that is better or worse than living with people who make you feel alone.