17. He touches you often (consensually).Physical touch is an important way for men to express affection and love. Touching doesn’t have to be a super physical, couple-y act like cuddling or having sex. He might just hug you frequently, lay a hand on your thigh while you’re sitting next to him, hold your hand while you’re walking, or stroke your arm to soothe you (or himself) when you’re feeling anxious.
- Of course, touching is often a way to initiate sexual activity (and he may have that on his mind sometimes). However, if he’s in love, he’ll be perfectly fine touching you without any expectation of reciprocation or escalation.
- If his touching crosses a line (like if you don’t enjoy being touched affectionately in public) or if you’re not in the mood for possible sexual activity, calmly tell him “no” and explain your reasoning.