That is, the amount of physical affection between husbands and wives predicts how much they say they love each other, as this study shows. (psychologytoday.com)
It also may affect your relationship with your spouse or children if you're unable to hug them or otherwise show physical affection because of the pain you're experiencing. (chicagolawyer.com)
It may look different but the need for physical affection does not change. (marriage.com)