In a study that refutes gender stereotypes, researchers looking at couples in long-term relationships have found that men value cuddling and caressing as important for their relationship happiness more than women do. For women, sexual functioning predicted relationship happiness, says researcher Julia R.

What does cuddling mean to guys?

What does it mean when a guy wants to cuddle with you? Many people love cuddling and inquire as to what it means when their partners want to cuddle. There is no single meaning, but getting comfortable cuddling typically indicates that a partner feels more comfortable being intimate and close with you.

Do guys like cuddling more?

Men, our darkest secret is out. ... This is according to a new study by the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University, which found that more frequent cuddling and kissing predicted happiness in a long-term relationships for men -- but not so much for women.