People are very closed up and keep to themselves in these times. But sometimes something may happen, or you may hear a story that compels you to give a person a hug, or someone could do it for you. How did it make you feel?
I have, and each time I've been completely creeped out by it. I'm pretty much a "Strangers, keep your mitts off me," kind of person.
This one time on the bus an extremely drunk girl asked me for a hug - she was three times my size - for fear of my life I agreed. It was extremely weird and something I wish not to repeat.
..unless they're me, in which case, it doesn't.
You are so funny! lololololo If it were you I would hug you even more just because you are you!
I just said, "NO HUGGING!!!! (See those little emoticon faces? I've perfected the art of that facial expression in real life, and I'd bet you can guess what most makes me call upon that particular skill. )
I'm quite closed off myself but have hugged people I didn't know a few minutes before. I am a Beautician so get to know people's life stories in a 5 minute eyebrow wax job! This can sometimes lead to a hug, I've even been in tears with some. Some people come to me on their way to the airport for a funeral for example. Yes, eyebrows are still important at a time like that to some people! I am normally only affectionate to a few people but will give a hug where needed
I can see that. Keep hugging those people. (I probably shouldn't admit this on a public forum, but I'm just not a big fan of hugging except under some very limited circumstances, and when a very rare, few, people are involved. (I have a really, really, big personal-space bubble. )
Funny thing... I just gave a hug to a perfect stranger about 10 days ago. She was the wonderful woman who rescued the dog we were adopting from a shelter. If it weren't for her, we wouldn't have Harvey today. As we took Harvey from her, I saw her tear up. I had to run over to her and give her a huge hug.
Thanks! This might be a little confusing to some... I adopted him from a group here called OFOSA (Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals). They rescue dogs from death row in shelters and find them foster homes. Harvey's foster mom was the stranger I hugged. I feel very indebted to her.
To me, a hug is a violation of my personal space. I don't give anyone (not to mention a stranger) a hug and although I accept other people's hugs, I do so reluctantly deep inside.
I completely understand. I often feel the same, although sometimes a situation just calls for one. No hugs for you!
Yeah. I've had experienced being hugged by a stranger. And it was the most shocking thing that happen to me. You know what I did? I just pretend that he is my long lost relative from somewhere and hugged him back with a bitter smile on my lips. I actually did it to avoid embarrassment in front of many people.LOL
My wife is the facilitator for her cancer support group ( she is a two time survivor )...The name of the group is Happy Huggers...I must have hugged hundreds of strangers, and been hugged in return, when accompanying her to her meetings...
A hug, a touch, even a smiling look can mean the world to someone in need...Larry
by Debbie Carey 3 years ago
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by Elena 13 years ago
Is it appropriate for Teachers to hug their students?(I'm not referring to cute little kids)
by Sally Gulbrandsen 8 years ago
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by kikibruce 11 years ago
Why is it easier to be totally open with strangers and not your own family?I am comfortable around strangers but hide things from family because they don't see me in the same light.
by Ashley TKL 13 years ago
Are you a 'hugger'?Do you hug goodbye, when you meet a friend or when someone needs a big warm one? Do you give someone a hug and a peck out of affection?
by Citrus000 14 years ago
Has someone that you have never met before come along and helped you out ever?
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