Is it healthy to be in an non affectionate relationship?

Very: Friendships are some of the most important and healthy relationships we can have. Unfortunately, our culture often glorifies sexual and affectionate relationships to the extent that it seems impossible to have a simple friendship, although it is such an important aspect of our lives.

Of course: Most people have many different types of relationships, ranging from acquantences, friends, close friends, intimate partners. Not all of these relationships are affectionate nor are they automatically unhealthy.

Relationships: It is difficult to assess without knowing how else caring may be expressed. For instance some people express their caring more by what they do in practical ways than in direct affectionate. Many good people, for instance, need to learn how to be affectionate as they did not have good role models. On the other hand if affection is lacking in most areas you probably will be dissatisfied.

What do you mean?: I see that you are a 25 year old woman. If by "non-affectionate relationship", you mean that a traditional society has forced you to love / marry a man who you do not even like, you have my sympathy. If you are in a situation you sought out "just to have someone special" but do not like the person, you deserve better -- it's ultimately your choice. Be brave and smart.

Relationships: Having platonic friends is part of a healthy life for sure. However, if you are in a partner type relationship where there would normally be intimacy and/or sex, did something happen and affection went away or was there no affection ever? Some people who have great difficulty with intimacy may not want to be alone but can't make the next step to more intimacy without therapy. Consider a therapist