Physical touch
Welcome affectionate contact can express closeness. What feels good depends on the person, the setting and the moment.
What you might notice
You might value a hug, sitting close together or holding hands. The same contact can feel different on another day, and not everyone wants it in public.
A practical starting point
Ask directly and make declining easy: “Would you like a hug, or some space?” Talk about comfortable forms of contact without treating an earlier preference as permanent permission.
Keep the distinction clear
Affectionate touch is not the same as sexual desire. A high score never creates an obligation to touch or be touched.