need affection

Frequency: 8.218.5 per million words

to require affection to be happy or healthy

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Examples (10)

  • Young children need a lot of physical affection to develop properly.
  • Like all living beings, humans need affection and connection to thrive.
  • After his parents divorced, the boy clearly needed more affection than he was getting.
  • He seems distant; maybe he just needs some affection and understanding.
  • Needing affection is a fundamental human trait, not a sign of weakness.
  • Do you think the rescued puppy needs more affection to trust people again?
  • She's been very clingy lately; I think she's needing extra affection since the new baby arrived.
  • The study concluded that elderly patients in care homes need consistent social interaction and affection.
  • If you want a healthy relationship, you have to acknowledge that your partner also needs affection.
  • Sometimes, you don't need advice; you just need affection and a listening ear.