Do you like hugs? Why/why not? Do you like giving them or receiving them?

[Pinay_ako]

[zato1abuser]

Only from people I love, like friends or a partner, if I had one.

[exitseven]

Hugs are awesome. The world needs more hugs.

[Pinay_ako]

Yes 🙌

[AviatorTom]

I like getting and giving hugs. I probably don't do that as often as I should.

[Lliam]

When I was starting elementary school, my mom would hug and kiss me in front of my friends even though she knew I found it humiliating.

As I grew older, my family wasn't into hugging or physical contact.

When I started high school, I became friends with a couple of girls in an art class. One day I saw one of them on the campus. She waved and I walked over. She was smiling and spread her arms to give me a hug. But I didn't know what to do, so I gave her a gentle, friendly punch on the arm. I immediately understood that I had fucked up.

After that, I became comfortable with hugging. Hugs are a friendly gesture between friends. True friends don't shake hands, they hug. Even bro hugs are cool. Even many women will hug in greeting. Some are comfortable with full contact.

Romantic hugs are different. They feel warm and intimate to embrace a partner and press against each other.

I love hugs, especially with my partner. I love walking with our arms around each other and her pressed against me. I love sitting on the sofa with my arm around her and her snuggled tight. I love hugging her from behind when she is doing the dishes or something. I love it when she hugs me from behind. And when we face each other and embrace, it's wonderful.

[MrOracle]

Yes - both giving and receiving.

Years ago, I worked in a pizza place, and there were about 8 girls who worked there (4 or 5 per evening), and over time I went from giving them hugs to the girls running at me and jumping into my arms when I would show up for work, or when they did.

Maybe 8 years after I'd quit and was working in IT, I went to the pizza place one night with some friends, and was in the dining room, and suddenly I heard a girl screech my name and I look up to see her running at me and she lept into my arms. I had actually forgotten that that was a thing, but of course it was one of the girls who also used to work there and who still remembered. My friends were all in shock. LOL.

[On_cloud_wine]

A hug isn’t a true authentic hug unless it lingers a bit. You pass on your energy whenever one touches you.. even if it’s a millisecond, and I normally don’t like to be touched or my personal space invaded, so if I hug someone, it means I really want to hug them, and I’ll go for that REAL hug…

[On_cloud_wine]

I’ve had a few people chase me for a hug and I’ll just tell them that I like high-fives better. But a real hug feels so good.

[BoopBoopBeep]

I do actually. I felt a twinge when a guy hugged me once many years ago. I didn't say anything about it or ask him what's what. Due to complications of life, we didn't get to go work on this project together. He was supposed to join me when things were sorted out. I went to do the project and a few months later when next I heard his name it was a mutual friend and then my chain of command announcing his suicide. I'll never say no to a hug just in case I ever feel that odd feeling again.

[Massageman]

Sure, as long as I know the person, in most cases. Every once in awhile, a hug may come from "left-field" and if it's sincere, no problem. Example: I work at a weekly Food Pantry at our church. Every once in awhile, someone might feel motivated to give us a hug- that sort of thing.

[HaveNoName]

Hugs are always good. It just depends what rules you put for yourself.

Bro hugs with that firm pat on the back are always great.

With women, outside wife or close relatives, i am very careful and try not to encourage... specially in the very huggy Miami culture. My wofe does not looe being touched by other men so i respect that and try to reciprocate but keeping it off limits at work if possible.

[HaveNoName]

Frickin typos:

"My wife does not like being..."

[MrPickles13]

I love getting hugs from people in close with and trust. I find them super comforting and relaxing. They have a calming affect for me as well. I just don't get them often and tbh there is only one p friend I sort of have at this point that this effect works with.

[BasedBaeBecca]

I love hugs! Especially from the people I care about. I can't say why, I just like hugging people.

I love both giving and receiving them, but maybe giving more cause it's like you initiate the affection?

[provokeesmokee]

I love hugs. I'm a physically affectionate person.

But I won't force hugs on people who don't like them. I respect that not everyone likes them.

[BADASS22]

I like hugs can we have few?😊

[Wonderingguyy]

I used to hate it lol. These days I don’t mind them.

[Pinay_ako]

Why’d you hate it?

[Wonderingguyy]

I hated people touching me

[ObscuredBeyond]

I'm very selective with whom, but there's no question I'd want to give you one quite often. ;-). There were several past intrigues I only wish I could've hugged more often.

[curlyfirecracker]

Depends! I don't just hug because its hug time or we say hi. I hug those I connect with and/or love. I can side hug a person not in this realm with me, if needed lol.

[RavVid]

Ambiguous on them. Only from girls. The social environment has a strong influence. If I got an erection when i should not have it is a problem.

[musicbrain5]

I love hugs! I just like that full body contact.

[Kelly6]

Full body hug is the only hug I like

[BunBun369]

Um I don't know what's the difference in giving and receiving a hug? It's like the same shit. Lol I don't know anyway sure I'll take a hug tho🤷🏽‍♀️

[Zatsuma]

I ❤️❤️❤️❤️ hugs and snuggles. But I'm greedy 😔 as I'm more of a taker than a giver when it comes to them. Lack of parental love I guess 🤷🏼‍♀️.

[FunkyMonkee]

Sure! I'm told I give the best hugs! Most people that get them aren't interested in those weak as hell piss poor hugs you usually get where somebody comes up to you and barely touches you!!

[the_sinner]

I like hugs but if I or the other person is sweaty I might try skipping the hug. I like both giving and receiving them.

[the_sinner]

I like them because it helps create a sense of trust and confidence between two people.

[Pinay_ako]

That’s true

[menina]

I like them, but they're always weird to me.

[MementoMori777]

Depends on who I guess, I'm not much of a touchy person with people that aren't family or a partner obviously

[Jman001]

Not at all. I also grew up with little to no affection so now I have a hard time showing it. A lot of times it has led to issues in my past relationships because women tend to relate affection to love.

[petitedollbabee]

From my partner or parents? Yes. From friends or other family members? No.

[OfMiceandMen]

I like both receiving and giving hugs. If I am with someone they better expect hugs.

[devilish-cutie]

yes, im a big hugger!! but mostly w people im close

[DancingQueen16]

I like getting hugs and giving them but I don't hug everyone because I know some people aren't fans of physical contact

[DummyThiccFeraligatr]

Love getting and giving. Including with guy friends.

More hugs would make a better world.

[Ironic_Method]

I do! But I'm very selective. It's comforting and people say I give the best hugs.

[tfan1]

I love to give hugs and I love getting them. 👍🙂

[Jp1990]

I don't know many people that don't like a hug. I do, it's comforting

[es20490446e]

I love hugs, and people like to give me hugs too! :D

[Kelly6]

I love hugs

getting hugs and giving hugs

it’s my way to greet a guest

[Guardian45]

My Love Language is Touch, so I LOVE hugs. BOTH giving and receiving them!

[dragoblack]

I'm a hugger. I will pop your back or be a cuddly bear, depends on the persons reaction

[Jerre]

Yes, I like hugs, both giving and receiving.

[Jerre]

@Pinay_ako Thank you for the Like, I would love to hug you!

[Sevenpointfive]

no. stay away from me

[Pinay_ako]

Why?

[Sevenpointfive]

just no. i don't want to be touched by you or any hugger. it's awkward, it's weird and it makes me uncomfortable

[JonesT10Apr]

hugs very much I like...

both giving and receiving I like

[dolemite58]

ya i even hug my friends but guys hug like we’re in the sopranos 😂

[EttBraNamn]

Yes I like hugs. It makes me feel connected to the person. Both giving and receive

[Fuentes]

Nope don't ever hug me

[Miah05]

🤣🤣🤣me and pinay gonna hug you one day. When you least expect it

[Fuentes]

@Miah05 well then I will just have to get sprayed by a skunk and then u and @Pinay_ako won't ever try to touch me or come newr me again lol

[Miah05]

Yeah that would definitely do it🤣

[Fuentes]

@Miah05 many skunks out here in California so u better run away or u gonna get the smells hahaa

[Miah05]

*runs away *

[Pinay_ako]

Hugs 🤗 group hug 😝

[Fuentes]

Nope not happening hahaa

[ta-ra]

Yes! Giving and receiving hugs are so comforting

[whereismyjohnny]

I love both giving and receiving hugs.

[spartan55]

I do. Not from dudes though. Bro hugs only. 🤜

[Yannishka]

I like them but not many are allowed.

[Jazzy54]

1. Yes
2. Great gesture
3, Both 😊

[AliceGregory]

I don't "like" hugs, I NEED hugs.

[Unit1]

I can cuddle girls all day long!

[gothbxtch]

yes! i’m a very huggy type of girl

[Anonymous]

No, I am an independent and free man, I do not like corniness or romance.

[Anonymous]

I love hugs! Getting and giving them.

[Christoff92]

Sure. It gives vibration and confidential energy.

[Pete671]

Only when THEY needed a hug from me,

[OfDeath]

Depends on who they're with

[Sparkie460]

I like getting them and receiving hugs

[nawtee_me]

I love giving and receiving…… lol

[Dnice1]

I love giving and receiving hugs 🤗

[EaterPeter]

To the right person not every one.

[msc545]

Just ok.

[Pinay_ako]

Hugs for you

[msc545]

Thank you

[justabuddy]

Best form of free therapy available.

[Nominal]

Receive.

[Pinay_ako]

No giving?