It's like how pinching can be a sign of affection

Erin: I sometimes feel bad for making Noah look like a total dork on my blog.
Michaela: But you don't do it in a negative way.
Erin: Right, because I love him...
Michaela: Right.
Erin: ...in spite of it.
Alissa: There are dorkier things he could do, too.
Michaela: Like something with cards...trading some kind of cards in a group on Saturday nights.
Alissa: Or playing magic with his friends.
Erin: Which he doesn't do...
Alissa: Right.
Erin: ...anymore.