After Woman Complained That BF Isn’t Affectionate Enough, He Began To Treat Her Like A Dog

According to the five love languages, every individual has their own love language—how they want to be loved and which "language" they speak the most. These include physical touch, acts of service, words of affirmation, quality time, and receiving gifts. The way in which the person "speaks" love, is the way they want their partner to show love.

For those who crave physical touch, it's not always sexual. Sometimes, people want to hold hands, cuddle, or even hug from time to time. Physical touch goes beyond just the bedroom and is more about showing affection physically on a regular, ongoing basis.

Some people are not the affectionate type. They don't operate in the manner in which they want to be "lovey-dovey" all of the time and touching, rubbing, or kissing someone else.

But, when your partner has a different love language than you do, you have to try to meet them halfway so that you can make sure that they are satisfied in your relationship and do not go looking elsewhere for their needs.

One Reddit user shared that he is not the "emotional type." He doesn't wear his emotions on his sleeve and he rarely gets "emotional" over much. He, however, feels like he is a good boyfriend and does what he is "supposed to do."

"She knows I don’t wear my emotions, and that generally includes her even though she knows I love her. I’m not handsy, I kiss her when appropriate, and let her know I love her when appropriate," he said.

The Reddit user's girlfriend approached him and said that she needed "more" from him. She wanted more love and affection from him. So, he did a "deep dive." And, he realized, he shows his dog a ton of love and affection on a regular, reoccurring basis. So, he came up with an idea.

"I get super excited to see her like my dog does when I get home. My dog constantly wants scratches so I always rub her shoulders or play with her hair or have my hand on her thigh. I love when my dog gets kissy and playful so I get kissy and playful with my GF in the same way," he wrote.

"My GF loves it. And it’s easy for me because I literally just treat her like my dog, but without the baby voice. It’s renewed our passion and she is so, so happy and can’t understand how I turned my emotions around so easily," he said.

There were a few people from the Reddit community that thought this was odd and strange, some even calling it "sociopathic" behavior. Others said that this isn't "winning" or growing in the relationship because if he can't seem to be emotionally invested in his girlfriend like he is his dog, there's a big issue at hand.

Some people said this was a great idea and it's wonderful that the Reddit user found a way to make his girlfriend happy in a way that works for both of them. While some may not understand it, the Reddit user is happy, so is his girlfriend, and he's not feeling "uncomfortable" by having to be more emotional than he is comfortable with.

Some in the comments even praised the Reddit user's girlfriend for speaking up and requesting he meet her needs. One person pointed out that "most people would silently stay unhappy" and become resentful and spiteful for not having their needs met.

Always communicate with your partner!