Do Guys Like to Cuddle with Their Girlfriends?

July 7, 2011 -- Who says real men don't like to cuddle? In a study that refutes gender stereotypes, researchers looking at couples in long-term relationships have found that men value cuddling and caressing as important for their relationship happiness more than women do.

What does cuddling mean to guys?

Cuddling and getting cozy typically indicates that a partner feels more comfortable being intimate and close with you. Some couples enjoy cuddling at night before they sleep or after they make love. Cuddling could also indicate they have deep feelings for you and want to be near you.

Do guys only cuddle if they like you?

However, men seek physical closeness just as much as women do, and many men like the sensation of being snuggled. A good cuddle is comfortable, relaxing, and provides a chance to simply be. So yes, while every man is different, the majority of men do enjoy feeling close to someone in the form of being held.