Slow Days

Feeling affectionate

Fond of someone and wanting to show it, with words, a hug or a small gesture.

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Where it sits on the wheel

Affectionate is in the outer ring, under Connected › Tender.

Open it on the full wheel

A gentle prompt

How do you like to show affection? How do you like to receive it?

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Something to go with it

The Day You Were Born

Make a small birthday keepsake for someone you care about.

Feelings near affectionate

  • Tender (one ring in)

    Affectionate is tenderness that wants to show itself, with a word, a hug or a small gesture.

  • Warm (also under Tender)

    Affectionate is fondness for someone in particular; warm is a friendly kindness you can feel toward many people.

  • Caring (also under Tender)

    Affectionate is about showing fondness; caring is about someone’s well-being.

About the feelings wheel

Affectionate is one of the 104 words on the Slow Days feelings wheel, and the list of feelings has them all. The wheel isn’t a test or a diagnosis.