Do You Hug The Same Sex As Yourself?

Question

I'm sure I've never hugged a guy in my life, the situation does not appeal to me, but I'm very happy to hug the females.  What is your opinion on this subject?

Lliam · Accepted Answer

My family wasn't touchy feely. When I was in early grade school, my mom would grab me, press her face against my cheek, give me kisses in front of my friends or class mates and embarrass me. So I became averse to physical contact.
l never learned how to hug until high school when male and female friends hugged me and I quickly caught on. From that point forward, I became a big hugger.

With people I am introduced to or don't know well, I shake men's hands and give women a friendly hug if I sense that they are okay with it.

But I often hug good male friends upon greeting or saying goodbye. It has nothing to do with sexuality. That would be icky. It's just close camaraderie. Sometimes they are full hugs and sometimes they are the kind of bro hugs where you make contact with your shoulders and pat each other on the back.

OlderAndWiser · Accepted Answer

I will hug women frequently and, when I was not attached, I would try to put a little ore energy into the hug. Now, I hug women occasionally but it is just shoulder to shoulder and perhaps an arm around her upper back. I occasionally hug a guy, if I already have a close relationship, but not as often. I might hug a male cousin at a funeral.

sage2021 · Accepted Answer

Yes! I hug my home health nurse every time she leaves. We are like mother and daughter.

It has never been sexual but I am a hugger and I am huggable too, so, yeah, hugging other women I've been doing that since I can remember.

XXblack88 · Accepted Answer

I really not a big touchy feely type person so while I will hug a friend/ family it's not very often

CalmUntilAbused · Answer

Hell no, I am not homosexual. Best I can do - and even then only with family and cordial friends - is patting each other's back while avoiding an actual hug.

For the purpose of the poll, I might have hugged a woman outside of my family two or three times, mostly in a brotherly-sisterly manner. The one outlier I remember (for a mix of reasons, with the outcome being slightly more on the negative, generally speaking) was simply awkward instead. Even so, I am happy it ended with an awkward hug instead of a passionate one, since if it was a passionate hug, what came next might have actually hurt me emotionally - and that would require me to commit seppuku, given that a man is not allowed to get hurt emotionally, lest He lose His dignity as a man.

Purpleronnie · Answer

I hug both sexes , partners obvs , close friends , family and close colleagues that are male. Outside of that almost never although I’ve met some wonderful people for the first time like on holidays and business trips and because we have got on so well and it being more part of their culture and personality I’ve accepted the hug but I’m generally not the instigator for those.

MrOracle · Answer

I hug certain male family members and a few close friends on occasion. These are men who have been in my life for decades and have been there for me in times of need, so the relationships are close. Obviously it's not at all sexual. And I add to the list of qualified recipients rarely and only when earned.

Hunter-40m · Answer

To me there are two hugs
Brotherly hug
Passionate hug
ı give brotherly hug to people with whom we got into trouble and had to fight or drink and chat together especially when they treat the drinks
I give passionate hug to girls but not every girl only the special ones

HawkPerception · Answer

I hug both sexes. That's insane to me you don't hug dudes. Not trying to be rude, but I don't think anyone who has that mentality is comfortable with their masculinity. I hug friends and family alike. More so when drunk.

Zack-Bann · Answer

I definitely hug both sexes.
Not the same way.
But I’m comfortable enough with my masculinity to hug a guy without feeling weird about it

There are friendly hugs, family hugs, even cordial hugs.
And of course romantic hugs

Billlewis · Answer

You generally hug anyone whom you're not involved with the same way, whether they're male or female. You hug them up high, around their shoulders. You don't press your body against theirs.

Finchie40 · Answer

Yes a man hug to a good friend that respects me the same way I respect him

NathanDavis · Answer

yeah... I hug dogs, cats, and horses too...

Joshydavid25 · Answer

Yeah, I hug the same sex, it actually feels good to hug another guy sometimes..

Alex-Snow · Answer

I hug both sexes. It is no big deal to give a guy a hug if you are friends or teammates etc.

exitseven · Answer

I have hugged a few guys but only for special occasions.

Massageman · Answer

Just the "back pat, quick 3/4 side hug" thingy.

Iron_Man · Answer

Only family like greeting. I hugged a friend in the hospital one time For a greeting

msc545 · Answer

I occasionally hug my close male friends, and they hug me back.

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Sure. There's nothing gay about it. Obviously, it's more about friendship than it is about intimacy

BCRanger10 · Answer

I hug my bros.

RandomGirl42 · Answer

Oh, I hug everybody and everything! 😊

CriminallyInsane · Answer

I hug people I like regardless of gender

lilBigPotato · Answer

Sure I hug both guys and girls.

queenofcardio · Answer

Yes, I often hug other women

RobT312 · Answer

Im a hugger… both sexes. Love it

LadyBecks · Answer

I'm a hugger - come one, come all 😊

purplepoppy · Answer

Yes but only guts get their butts grabbed

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Yes, if they want one.

najekim · Answer

If it's a good friend, yes.

RedInnocent69 · Answer

I meant I hug all

loveyouoak · Answer

A. I do not hug the same sex as myself.

Jennz6 · Answer

I’m just a hugger because I hug everyone

Sweetdreams1950 · Answer

Yess I feel happy when I’m hugged.

jahaims · Answer

Definitely hug the homies

SmokinAces2000 · Answer

If they are friends or family

Xawyx-2 · Answer

No I don't.

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

Sometimes.

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