Are you a hugger?

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  • KatieMae75
    KatieMae75 Posts: 391 Member
    Yup, I'm a hugger, and sometimes a kisser. Growing up, it was perfectly normal to greet or say goodbye to friends and family with a hug and a kiss on the cheek. I rarely throw in the kiss anymore since I've moved away from home. It doesn't seem to be the norm around here and can end up awkward.
  • Cheechos
    Cheechos Posts: 293
    Hugs are my favorite. I don't get them too often, but I'm always pleased as punch when I do. I'd like to initiate hugs, but I almost never do because I'm afraid of making people mad for getting into their personal space.
  • arwacky
    arwacky Posts: 1,653 Member
    Nope. I will hug but I feel awkward and I think I tense up and make the other person feel awkward. Hahaha!!
  • ChrissyC1985
    ChrissyC1985 Posts: 406 Member
    I am definitely a hugger, all my closest friends, and people i know well, it's just how it's done here. sometimes throw in the cheek kiss too if that's how it goes with that person but when I spend time where i grew up, it's not the done thing and it feels weird to not give a hug, awkward. I am a very affectionate person and love human contact, if it's a stranger or an acquaintance i will give a handshake to both men and women. for me it's just too weird getting a hug from a complete stranger.
  • HuggyBeahr
    HuggyBeahr Posts: 259
    Let the record show that I am open to trying new things.

    Just don't squeeze me please
  • jelie3110
    jelie3110 Posts: 433
    I love hugging, there are many different types of hugs, sweet, caring, happy, sensual and intimate. It all depends who you are hugging........oh, and you can' t smell bad, can't do that.
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  • speeno
    speeno Posts: 55 Member
    No....I only hug my wife, kids and mum.
    (and my bike when no one is looking :laugh: )

    P.S. _TastySnoBalls_.... lovin your avetar :laugh:
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    Yeah, I'm a hugger and a toucher. I'm very aware if someone isn't comfortable with it though, so I proceed with caution.
  • caramelgyrlk
    caramelgyrlk Posts: 1,112 Member
    I am a hugger and gladly give them to those who are receptive. I am mindful of those who are not and deal accordingly.
  • TattooedNici
    TattooedNici Posts: 2,141 Member
    Absolutely not. I can't stand being touched and it drives me mad insane that people try to force themselves on me, after I've expressed my dislike of being touched. Sure, I hug and kiss my son, but he's my kid. I shouldn't have to feel guilty about any of this. :mad: :mad: :mad:
  • daw0518
    daw0518 Posts: 459 Member
    I'm definitely a hugger with my family and close friends. Hugs are just so comforting. I could hug all day.
  • 20Grit
    20Grit Posts: 752 Member
    allergic
  • quicklabs
    quicklabs Posts: 254 Member
    Definitely a hugger.
  • FinallyDoingMe
    FinallyDoingMe Posts: 84 Member
    with ppl I know yes...strangers not so much
  • Sinisterly
    Sinisterly Posts: 10,913 Member
    No, not a hugger. Had my bad experiences with people coming up to me hugging me when they smell of armpit and liquor. That killed it for me. Paws off me or I will be rude.
  • lirirod
    lirirod Posts: 107 Member
    I love hugs!! specially long hugs. One of my pet peeves are awkward hugs, that's when the other person tenses up and I realize that not everyone likes hugs and I have to let go. I'm very affectionate and that makes me a hugger :)
  • Marcia315
    Marcia315 Posts: 460 Member
    No!!! Stay out of my bubble!!!!!
  • rowlandsw
    rowlandsw Posts: 1,166 Member
    I'm pretty affectionate. I do the bro hug thing on rare occasions but since most of my friends are female there's no real need.
  • thegreatcc1
    thegreatcc1 Posts: 22
    I only hug my enemies as a sign of disrespect. No one else..no one else..
  • tapirfrog
    tapirfrog Posts: 616 Member
    If I want full-body contact with someone I'll ask for it. Someone coming at me with arms open leaves their strike zones vulnerable.
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    Just my family and dog.
  • burning2much
    burning2much Posts: 4,846 Member
    I hug my friends
  • BraveNewdGirl
    BraveNewdGirl Posts: 937 Member
    Hugging wasn't really a thing in my family growing up (with the exception of my grandmother on my mother's side), so I'm not typically in the habit of initiating them. That said, I'm comfortable with being hugged provided that it's not held for too long - that just gets weird - and it's coming from someone that I've actually gotten a chance to get acquainted with! Sometimes a handshake just feels too formal, so you go for a hug.
  • Dnarules
    Dnarules Posts: 2,081 Member
    ill only hug you if you are my mom , sister

    or if at some point in my life we have been in an intimate relationship which means I am comfortable/use to having you touch me

    otherwise everyone can stay out of my bubble

    +1

    +2
  • mobrien0527
    mobrien0527 Posts: 412
    yeah I'm a hugger, love hugs! :smile:
  • Lemonshake
    Lemonshake Posts: 223 Member
    I'm not a mushy person. Heck I even eloped so I did t have to do mush infront of people. I'm not a hugger.
    With 2 exceptions.
    If you are one of my kids. ( 2 of those suckers think they are too old for hugs. This is why kids don't know anything. You are never too old for hugs from mum)
    And I'm drunk. I'm a flirty huggy drunk.
  • polkadotmoon
    polkadotmoon Posts: 25
    I'm not really a huggy person, even with family. My reaction to non-family members hugging me tends to be similar to that of a rabbit caught in headlights - freeze, hyperventilate, and wait for it to be over.
  • PatheticNoetic
    PatheticNoetic Posts: 905 Member
    I would only allow hugs from select close people. I generally do not like to be touched.
  • PatheticNoetic
    PatheticNoetic Posts: 905 Member
    Yep! Hugs all around...for everybody!! I'm from KY and that's just how we roll, here, lol.

    haha I'm from KY too and I don't like hugs but you're not wrong really.
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