Specifically, having touch as a love language means that small physical gestures, like having your partner put their arms around you in public or snuggle close to you on the couch while watching TV together are more important to you than things like gifts or saying "I love you."

There's a physiological reason why physical touch is so pleasurable: Skin-to-skin contact triggers the release of certain hormones associated with pleasure and bonding, explains licensed marriage and family therapist Kiaundra Jackson, LMFT, of KW Couples Therapy.

"If someone's love language is physical touch, they may or may not know it, but they enjoy the release of our body's 'feel good hormones' like serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin," Jackson told mbg. "Oxytocin is known as the bonding hormone. It is the same hormone that is released between a newborn and its mother, which is why skin-to-skin contact is highly recommended for bonding after delivery."

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1. You like to be in a very "touching" relationship like cuddling, sitting on each other's laps, randomly embracing each other.

 2. Receiving a spontaneous or random kiss (on the lips, forehead, or elsewhere) makes you feel loved.

3. You feel very sweet and meaningful when your partner wants to cuddle with you. 

4. Small physical gestures like holding hands and leaning their heads on each other's shoulders are some of your favorite little things about being in a relationship.

 5. Gifts and words of affirmation are great, but it's the way someone looks at you and hugs you that really makes you feel special. 

6. You like to show affection in public. 

7. When your partner is around, you always try to touch him without thinking putting your hands on his arms or knees, combing his hair with your fingers, or gently rubbing the back of his neck. 

8. Really means a lot to you when your partner puts his arm around you or holds your hand in public.

 9. You feel sad when your partner doesn't even touch you. 

10. Massage by a partner is a very romantic thing in your opinion. 

11. When you are stressed, you immediately feel calm or relaxed when your partner puts his hand on your hand or rubs your shoulder. 

12. Receiving a very long, warm hug makes you feel your partner really cares about you. 

13. A person doesn't have to say "I love you" over and over again to make you feel loved, because you can feel it by the way they hug or kiss you.

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