u/AristaNyx

So everyone in my family is upset with me because I don't like to say I love you or to give hugs. I don't like being touched in general. If someone is really upset amd crying I'll pf course comfort and hug them. I also make exceptions for my nieces and nephews because they're to young to understand and i want them to know that I'm always here for them. My husband is another exception but even with him i sometimes dont want to be touched. He just respects my boundaries and gives me space when i need it. I try to show my love differently, typically through food or being helpful or literally anything else. My brother recently got really upset because I didn't say I love you back to him. Then my sister is upset that I don't hug anyone. And I just feel like they expect me to get over my issues and deal with being uncomfortable just to make them happy. I don't understand why its a big deal. Any advice?