Quote: GEL, yes I have. It often has ended up in an argument. I tell her I need some TLC, and she goes in the defense as in "I need some time for myself" or "Can't I surf the web?" and she feels like I'm trying to 'claim her', etc. I'm sure you can relate to the general scenario. It's one of those (many) circular issues we get stuck in.
"Sure, honey! How about we do some snuggling sometime after dinner? You want to cuddle right after we get the dishes done or before we head to bed?"
or
"Honey, I don't want to interrupt your downtime right now, but I would love to cuddle up with you on the couch while we watch the news later tonight." (or insert whatever viewing/time frame that might fit in here).
