Do you think an s/o who gives little daily kisses can banish anxiety or depression?

I get those from my son. He’s super-affectionate.

It’s about 50/50. Half the time I’m “Oh! You’re so wonderful!” The other half I’m more like “Get the f*k off my face for the last time.”

It depends on whether you receive love from physical affection. I do not. What you are describing would not have a positive effect on my depression/anxiety.

I think the message and comfort delivered by a touch is just as much under the control of the recipient as it is the giver. The result can range from repulsion to affection to the promise of a promise.
Someone whose touch is not appreciated or rejected forcefully is not likely to repeat the gesture – even when the recipient desires it.

All these communication issues will be solved when science finally perfects mind reading.

Only if he/she means it. If the kisses are done out of obligation or expectation, it become routine and loses its meaning.

I think it depends on the level of anxiety or depression that we’re talking about. If someone is severely depressed or anxious, medication is probably the route to take, although kisses and kind words can’t hurt.

Feeling unconditionally loved and accepted makes a tremendous difference, but kisses or other displays of affection don’t necessarily demonstrate unconditional love. My sweetie is very affectionate, and his caresses can sometimes annoy me because I’m easily distracted – but he understands that, so he’ll stop with a simple gesture. He does rub my back when we settle in for the night, though… that helps send me off to dreamland in a happy state of mind, and a good night’s sleep is very beneficial to well-being.

It always makes me feel better when I get unexpected little kisses from my boyfriend.