Section in the SSM that is freaking me out

[alamedamom]

I appreciate that. I'm trying rght now to show affection without being smothering or needy. That's the balance I'm struggling with. He's sleeping with guest room, so I've asked if I could just lay with him there for a few minutes in the morning before we get up. he says yes but doesn't seem to like it. Any hugs or other affection also feel forced on him. I'm hoping our counselor can help us identify some baby steps that over time will start to rebuild that trust. And that I have that time.