So if your man pulls you closer in his sleep, it can be noted as an important gesture. A pull in a man's sleep might 85% of the time be a gesture of expressing love, or when they want their partner to know that this is how close they want their partners to be for life. The intention may vary with the bond, situation and the commitment. StayOpen To The Connection. If your partner needs space, try and be as understanding as you can. "Without knowing exactly what's going on, it's important not to take anything personally 8AQ4N.