What does a side hug mean?

[Anonymous]

What does it mean if I was talking to a guy I like and after I said bye and started walking away, he stopped me and gave me a side hug? This was the first time we've ever hugged or anythng

[dsc2222]

I always think of a side hug as an inbetween hug. It's a way to test how you react to him touching you. Its friendly. I think he likes you.

[Anonymous]

Side hug = friendship/solidarity from most people. Frontal hug (close) = romantic. Frontal hug (formal/distant) = general greeting.

[Gone_But_Not_Lost]

It's a gesture that indicates endearment. It means you're special to him. More than anything, it most likely means he likes you.

[UlsterScot]

I like you but am not coming on to you.

Or.

My wife is standing over there watching.

Or

Both.

[Anonymous]

He likes you. Guys always start doing weird/ random hugs when they like you.

[NicoleCorreia]

I reckon it means he feels comfortable around you and trusts you:)

Hope that helped:D x

[cristinaboss]

I think you're over analyzing his side hug.

[Anonymous]

Just an excuse to touch you.