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Nicholas King said:Error, wouldn't that actually make you somewhat competent regarding the subject at hand? 🤔

Still no, because I’m not about that life of talking publicly and explaining exactly what it feels like to have a broom up your ass 😳

What's the deal? 😬

Sam Jones8 said:Damn, I’ve actually gone down that rabbit hole a few times myself 🤣

Because if I ever actually decided to go through with something like that, you wouldn't catch me posting about it on some random internet forum.

It’s a mess, honestly; compared to the people I hang out with in real life, I’m pretty liberal, but then I hop on here and suddenly I’m leaning way more toward the conservative side... kind of like Malcolm in the Middle. 🙄

Btw, we really need to move this whole conversation over to a chat room. 😳

Not a chat. Either an unpopular opinions thread or just hit up Chemistry. 😳 🤣
I always figured I was a liberal. Then I joined this forum and suddenly I'm some hardcore conservative. 😳

Sam Jones8 said:What's the deal? 😬

I don't like talking about this stuff out loud, but I'm not feeling 😳

Maybe we aren’t even that liberal, maybe we’re just freakishly tolerant, which lets us hang out with pretty much anyone, regardless of their side. 🤔

Please, just remember what the topic actually is.

🙂

Thomas Hernandez4 said:Jan 21st - international hug day

Here is an interesting article about hugging:
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Psychologists suggest that getting five or six hugs a day can actually make your life longer and better. This idea was championed back in 1982 by American priest Kevin Zaborney, who designated this day as international hug day.
The healing power of a hug isn't just talk, either. Psychotherapist Virginia Satir famously claimed that humans need at least four hugs a day just to survive.
She went on to say we need eight hugs daily to maintain ourselves, and twelve to truly thrive. Even world-renowned psychologist Jack Canfield includes hugging in his theories, noting it's healthy, completely natural, and practically perfect.
The breakdown is:
• 4 hugs to survive
• 8 hugs to maintain
• 12 hugs to thrive.

Types of hugs:

The Bear Hug - One arm goes over the shoulder and the other around the waist, with both people reciprocating the same way. You make eye contact. It’s a firm hug, but not suffocating. In a romantic context, the guy might even lift the girl off the ground. Message: “You’re awesome!” or “I’ve got your back.”

The "A" Hug - Bodies lean toward each other, using both arms—one over the shoulder and one near the armpit—with faces pressed close so both people look in the same direction. In some parts of the world (not really common here in the US), this quick hug serves as a standard greeting.

The "I Want You Big Time" Hug - Two people wrap their arms tightly around each other—man holds the woman's waist while she wraps her arms around his neck. Torsos touch, legs intertwine, and feet brush.

The Patting Hug - A two-armed hug where you pat the other person with one hand. It basically means: “I like you, but this is strictly platonic.”

The One-Armed Hug - A quick side-hug using just the right arm. Typical among men when the message is: “We're buddies, but we aren't that close.”

The No-Chest Hug - Contact is limited to hands and shoulders, with nothing below that level. The rest of the bodies stay about 1.5 to 2 feet apart. Common among women meeting female colleagues they are friendly with but aren't particularly close to.

The Cheek Hug - A gentle hug, standing or sitting, where cheeks prominently touch while a hand rests on the side of the face. Meaning: “I’m sorry you’re feeling down.”

The Housework Hug - Approaching someone from behind while they are busy with chores and wrapping both arms around their waist, crossing your own arms.
The "Guess Who" Hug - Approaching from behind and gently covering the person's eyes with both hands, pressing your chest against their back.

The Forehead Hug - Hands go on the other person's shoulders, and foreheads are rested against each other.

The "Heart" Hug - Each person reaches around the other with one arm under the armpit and the other over the shoulder, resting fingers on the back of the neck.

The Side Hug - Two people standing side-by-side, each using one arm. Good for passing the time while waiting in line.

The "Top of Head" Hug - A standing person hugs a seated person with both arms, enveloping their head or neck, with one side of the face touching the back of the head. Supposedly good for fighting depression.
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How often do you hug, and which style do you use most? 🍿

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Too much detail—way too long-winded 😁
I just hug whenever the moment hits; my arms always find the right spot, and the other person usually appreciates it 😁
I typically use both arms—or sometimes the kids just hang off my neck 😁

Ashley Vaughn79 said:If it matters, I really doubt anyone actually gets four hugs every day. 😁

I'm not saying it's impossible... I just think people who actually have the chance to hug others daily often forget about it.

What is your actual relationship with this girl, and why were you trying to hug her? 😁
Maybe it sounds like a silly question, but it really isn't. 😁

You get them in the morning, at night, or when you walk through the door after work 😁
Kids usually hug you quite a bit too—they tend to cling to you 😬

I love hugging everyone I care about. Call me clingy if you want. 🤣

In my relationships, I overdo the physical affection. 😁

Physical closeness is a non-negotiable for me. 🙂

Carol Jackson2 said:I love hugging everyone I care about. Call me clingy if you want. 🤣

In my relationships, I overdo the physical affection. 😁

Physical closeness is a non-negotiable for me. 🙂

It’s especially true with children, particularly when they're little.
They simply need skin-to-skin contact—that warmth from another person (infants under six months basically think they're an extension of their mother; they don't yet perceive themselves as separate individuals 😬).

Hugging, cheering, and just enjoying each other's presence—it's fundamentally human. 😁

Rachel Richardson said:It’s especially true with children, particularly when they're little.
They simply need skin-to-skin contact—that warmth from another person (infants under six months basically think they're an extension of their mother; they don't yet perceive themselves as separate individuals 😬).

Hugging, cheering, and just enjoying each other's presence—it's fundamentally human. 😁

Didn't know that about 6-month-olds. 👍

I'm a big kid myself. 🙂

Carol Jackson2 said:Didn't know that about 6-month-olds. 👍

I'm a big kid myself. 🙂

Honestly, that’s one of the best things about people—staying in touch with that inner child. 😁 👍

I’m honestly not really much of a hugger myself

wiredfox said:I’m honestly not really much of a hugger myself

Let others be the judge of that. 😛

electricmason8 said:Let others be the judge of that. 😛

Look, wiredfox is sweet—really—but you can't just go around hugging someone against their will. 🤣

I’ve already had the pleasure of giving my mom and my niece a big squeeze today. Honestly, though? I feel like I could go for more. 😢
🙂

Edward Harris17 said:I’ve already had the pleasure of giving my mom and my niece a big squeeze today. Honestly, though? I feel like I could go for more. 😢
🙂

Someone should organize a meetup—free hugs all around 😁😁😁😁

Reading through this thread really hit me with the realization of just how little I actually hug people. It’s gotten to the point where it feels almost strange—like some massive, out-of-the-ordinary event rather than just something you do.

Honestly, I’ve already blanked on how this works 🙂
Anyone down to walk me through the steps?

Rachel Richardson said:Look, wiredfox is sweet—really—but you can't just go around hugging someone against their will. 🤣

Take a closer look at what I was actually responding to. Maybe then my point will actually make sense to you. 😁