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Most people here already know where I stand on this, so let's hear what you guys think... mods, the rest of the crew ☕

William Richardson12 said:Most people here already know where I stand on this, so let's hear what you guys think... mods, the rest of the crew ☕

So what, you planning on becoming a serial hugger for International Hug Day? 😁

electricmason8 said:Take a closer look at what I was actually responding to. Maybe then my point will actually make sense to you. 😁

I see exactly what you mean; you can tell I’m just pulling your leg. 😁
Honestly, who wouldn't give Darcy a proper hug on International Hug Day? 😁

Joshua Perez6 said:So what, you planning on becoming a serial hugger for International Hug Day? 😁

Serial whatever 😈

William Richardson12 said:Serial whatever 😈

A serial hugger.
Hug, hug, hug!

Kate Fox58 said:A serial hugger.
Hug, hug, hug!

🙂 🙂 :gr-neću-triput:

William Richardson12 said:Serial whatever 😈

Get ready for some hugging tomorrow ☕

Regarding the topic, looks like I don't hug nearly enough. Not surprising, honestly—I live alone, and hugging random people on the street isn't really happening at this hour 🤔
I’d say any hug, regardless of how you categorize them, is a good hug 😁

William Richardson12 said:🙂 🙂 :gr-neću-triput:

That's just silly!
Hugs? I mean, there's really no limit on those.
Total reflex reaction, I guess.
Later!

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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I only care about two kinds of hugs: my kids and my man.

Thomas Hernandez4 said:Get ready for some hugging tomorrow ☕

Regarding the topic, looks like I don't hug nearly enough. Not surprising, honestly—I live alone, and hugging random people on the street isn't really happening at this hour 🤔
I’d say any hug, regardless of how you categorize them, is a good hug 😁

But what’s actually the upside to hugging complete strangers?

Honestly, those "free hugs" signs should just be banned altogether. Or, if we’re going to be completely consistent about it—and I mean really consistent—we might as well just permit and encourage people to offer free sex in the middle of city squares and public streets.

Nicholas King said:But what’s actually the upside to hugging complete strangers?

Honestly, those "free hugs" signs should just be banned altogether. Or, if we’re going to be completely consistent about it—and I mean really consistent—we might as well just permit and encourage people to offer free sex in the middle of city squares and public streets.

Okay, not exactly "strangers." I didn't mean I’d be wandering down Broadway hugging random people.
I was thinking more about hugs from a partner, a friend, or family—those are all good hugs.
Don't worry, I'm not out there attacking people on the sidewalk.😁

But honestly, if someone were holding up a "free hugs" sign? Yeah, I'd probably dive right in.😁

You somehow managed to shoot yourself in the foot twice within a single post.

Nicholas King said:You somehow managed to shoot yourself in the foot twice within a single post.

She’s all about jumping around, working out, and whatever else...😒

She mentioned she wouldn't go around hugging random strangers on the street—which, honestly, makes total sense since you can't possibly know how people feel about physical touch. I think that's quite polite, actually. However, she then followed that up by saying she'd embrace someone who clearly shows they want one. Isn't that just a bit of a contradiction? It feels like she's talking out of both sides of her mouth.

Nicholas King said:But what’s actually the upside to hugging complete strangers?

Honestly, those "free hugs" signs should just be banned altogether. Or, if we’re going to be completely consistent about it—and I mean really consistent—we might as well just permit and encourage people to offer free sex in the middle of city squares and public streets.

I mean, sure, it could be funny, super uncomfortable, and awkward all at once, but it can also create this sense of closeness and good vibes. It’s obvious you’re just not a touchy-feely kind of person, but not everyone is like that.
Look, I’m not exactly a huge fan of this whole "free hugs" thing either, but seriously, are you really putting a hug on the same level as sex?

Sam Jones8 said:I mean, sure, it could be funny, super uncomfortable, and awkward all at once, but it can also create this sense of closeness and good vibes. It’s obvious you’re just not a touchy-feely kind of person, but not everyone is like that.
Look, I’m not exactly a huge fan of this whole "free hugs" thing either, but seriously, are you really putting a hug on the same level as sex?

🤦

Edward Harris17 said:She mentioned she wouldn't go around hugging random strangers on the street—which, honestly, makes total sense since you can't possibly know how people feel about physical touch. I think that's quite polite, actually. However, she then followed that up by saying she'd embrace someone who clearly shows they want one. Isn't that just a bit of a contradiction? It feels like she's talking out of both sides of her mouth.

I don't think Thomas Hernandez4 said anything incorrect, because from her perspective, we are looking at two entirely different scenarios. Forcing a hug on a complete stranger would be nothing short of aggressive, whereas responding to someone who is explicitly inviting affection is an entirely different matter altogether.

There is absolutely no contradiction here; we are dealing with two fundamentally distinct contexts.

Yeah, obviously. Some people just crave physical contact more than others, and you’re clearly not one of them. I'm not saying you don't care about being close to your inner circle, though.

But honestly, that's missing the forest for the trees here. It sounds like you're putting a hug on the exact same level as sex, which is wild. To you, it's just another tier of intimacy.
To me? That's just weird. But hey, whatever.

Thanks Sizfe, but I actually wrote that myself—I was just responding to Nicholas King.

And his, also 😬.