@Noah
I definitely agree with this! My baby will only be a tiny bit cuddly if I’m keeping his interest but the second he sees something more interesting he crawls away or pushes off of me. Which the more interesting thing could literally just be a spoon or a piece of paper.
My son had no interest in snuggling up once he grew out of contact naps. Probably from month 5-12 he was too busy trying to do things and explore. However, it seems to be a phase since at around 13 months he started crawling over to flop on my lap and now at 15 months actively asks to be picked up and held. The snuggle will return!
My girl was the same up until over 6 months really. She was never a clingy newborn and I wanted her to contact nap so badly but I think we only done it about 4 times in the newborn period!!
Now she’s 9 months and 21 and a half pounds, she now wants to exclusively contact nap… 
Yessss they do. My 1 year old is starting to get more snuggly. When he was younger and mobile he just wanted to move move move every waking second.
My son is 9 months old and is very loving and excited to see me and be with me but he cannot stand being cradled or cuddled. Held, yes, but only upright and me standing. Unless right before bed or with a bottle (and even then he squirms away). He also hates being put in his car seat, diaper changes and clothing changes. I assume the common thread is that he wants to explore and learn. If I read to him his favorite books by heart he usually will stay still during these moments (like him trying to play while drinking his bottle but if I say to him the entirety of good night moon he’ll calm down long enough to drink). I think their little brains just want to go go go and learn as much as possible. I also know other babies who are more cuddly. I’m just hoping as he gets older he gets more cuddly!
My one year old has never been affectionate. She sits on my lap, gives hugs, and gives kisses now though. She’s very independent and everything has to be on her terms. Forcing it won’t encourage your kid to be affectionate. My husband tries to get her to cuddle all the time. She hates it, so she’s more affectionate with me.
My baby turned 1 year yesterday and he has been the same way. If he’s snuggly, it means he’s sick. So I feel your sadness, I just want to snuggle my little guy all the time.
Wish I had something more positive for you!
My oldest was not a snuggly baby or toddler. As he’s gotten older though he loves to sit next to us on the couch and hold hands, or he’ll throw one of his little legs over ours, and just sit real close. He loves to get in between mom and dad in our bed. More snuggles are coming! 
My little dude is the exact same way! I was looking forward to baby snuggles and lap naps but it just didn’t happen. Hates being held, hated hugs, etc. he’s 18 months now and he’ll give a good snuggle hug in the morning and sometimes give me a sloppy tongue kiss on the cheek. When he’s sick he wants nothing but being held and cuddled and comforted. You’ll get your moments and his morning hugs are my favorite thing. I just like to think he’s very independent which will serve us both well as he grows up.
@Shea
I live for that first smile in the morning when I come in to get her out of the crib!
My little dude is 19 months and is typically the kid that doesn’t want cuddles or big hugs … the good news is he’s getting more snuggly as he gets older. He will sit on your lap if you don’t push him too much and loves to give kisses now. The newness of exploring and moving around on his own had to become a bit less interesting first I guess.
I was like that as a kid. Even though I slept in bed with my mom until I was 12, she just couldn’t touch me. I do suspect I was (maybe still am) on the spectrum.
My nephew was like this. To this day (he’s 4 now) he seems to begrudgingly give hugs lol. His brother is the total opposite - kid slams into me with hugs every time I see him.
My little man just got cuddly this week at almost 8 months.
I have a 6mo snuggle monster who doesn’t like being set down, and I think reading your post helped me see why that’s a good thing in a lot of ways. Here’s how your situation might also be a good thing in a lot of ways: your baby likely has less trouble learning to sleep and play independently, and you’re probably able to get things done while they nap, which makes me pretty jealous!
In case it helps to see the trouble of the other side: I sometimes have to do an elaborate 30-50 minute nap routine that involves nursing her to sleep, letting her sleep on the nursing pillow for 10-20, moving her to my shoulder and letting her sleep there for 10-20, slowly getting up with 30-60 sec pauses whenever she stirs, holding my hands underneath her in her crib so the mattress warms up before she’s in too much direct contact with it, etc. in order to try to sneak her into bed for part of her nap so I can do milk dishes. And while we’re having an okay time with tummy time and practice sitting, I think she could be developing physical skills more quickly if she were more comfortable with not being held. I of course love holding and snuggling her, but sometimes I think it’d be better for the whole household if she’d be more chill on her own once in a while.
So, I think there’s a spectrum, with pluses and minuses on both ends. The grass is greener etc etc. I hope your independent baby finds some time to snuggle, just like I hope my snugglebug finds some more time to play with her feet 
(Edited lightly bc at first I read 7 weeks not 7 months, and those are different ages!)
My 18 month old usually gets super cuddly when sick. Otherwise it’s let’s jump on mummy and roll around 
He does give me kisses if I ask him which is nice.
Mine started small amounts of snuggling at 9 1/2 months, about 2 weeks ago. Mostly just her laying her head down on my stomach or chest and looking at me. They last 3-5 seconds but I enjoy the full entirety of it. The kisses are open mouthed, super slobbery, and mostly because she knows I want one.
Can’t wait until they last longer! You’ll get there!
My baby is 8 months old and only wants snuggles overnight/early in the morning, or if she’s extremely tired or not feeling well. She likes being held only because she’s in that separation anxiety phase they go through and doesn’t want to be left behind. Otherwise she wants to be on the move.
Wow meanwhile my baby cannot live for 5 seconds off my body. Lol
I have a 10 MO velcro baby that likes to be held while doing things. Like if I’m trying to clean or cook, is when she wants to be held. Super interested in everything and always wants to do something. But JUST being held or cuddling, no way. She’s got too much to do lol.