I think affection is actually exactly the word you're looking for. It can be physical. I've affectionated with humans in a very physical sense. I affection through hugs (rarely) or snuggles (cat).
Oof that's a difficult one for me to explain. The phonetic dictionary says ˈvrɛiən.
The writers of Ted Lasso managed to create an episode about the word 'gesellig'. Perhaps the series currently being filmed will manage a sequel to explain 'vrijen'?Oof that's a difficult one for me to explain. The phonetic dictionary says ˈvrɛiən.
You start with the "v" from the English word "van". Then the "R" from "regent." The "ij" is a single letter that doesn't exist in English as far as I know. It is closest to the "y" of "my" or "fly." Only you have your mouth open for a more rounded sound. The final part is "en," which is closely related to "and" without the d. You can also do it as an " 'n ." Like in "fish 'n chips." Again, if you pronounce the 'n more rounded you're there.
Vryan or vry'n, but different
Most Dutch will understand and spot the heavy accent immediately.
If we as a community could introduce the word in English you'll have my gratitude. It's a beautiful word in erotism, where so many have dark possibilities these days.
I like adoration too. But it doesn't necessarily, or even usually imply physicality.
If ChatGPT is correct, then it lacks the component of erotic physicality. But ChatGPT could be lying. I'll trust the people here to correct if need be.
Yeah, but it doesn't require the physical component. The erotic physical component is what I want to say, but I'm not sure how to apply that to the quadriplegic in my OP.
And what part of speech is it? Your example had "ing" in it, and I used to know what part of speech that was. Like how do you say "I xxxxxx."Oof that's a difficult one for me to explain. The phonetic dictionary says ˈvrɛiən.
You start with the "v" from the English word "van". Then the "R" from "regent." The "ij" is a single letter that doesn't exist in English as far as I know. It is closest to the "y" of "my" or "fly." Only you have your mouth open for a more rounded sound. The final part is "en," which is closely related to "and" without the d. You can also do it as an " 'n ." Like in "fish 'n chips." Again, if you pronounce the 'n more rounded you're there.
Vryan or vry'n, but different
Most Dutch will understand and spot the heavy accent immediately.
If we as a community could introduce the word in English you'll have my gratitude. It's a beautiful word in erotism, where so many have dark possibilities these days.
So it couldn't be applied to masturbation, right?
Can't passion be applied to a fetish involving only one person?
Interesting. Thanks. Decades ago I would have happily tried to identify the answer to my question. But my brain got tired pretty fast. Do you have a candidate?
To be honest, ineffable leaves me cold.
Perhaps "agapic eros" would be a good definition. But I really like the term "(pair-)bonding", which captures the idea of mutuality very well.
I apologize. I'd like to be a good neighbor and honor your request, but I've always spelled it that way; it's just the way I learned. I hope you'll humor my behavior without too much judgment.
Pretty sure you just triggered the hyper-literal language crowd with that. I think it's got enough poetic license to work.
Thought that was going in a different direction there.
