Can you believe that people are actually giving out less hugs and people are not receiving as many hugs now compared to ten years ago? That's according to a study by University of South Carolina.
That sucks!
So anyone who wants a hug.. am giving out FREE HUGS TODAY! >< >< >< >< ><
you can also motor mouth my weapons of mass distraction! ;
P.S. offer expires 14 Feb when you're likely to get a hug from someone..
That's horrible! I'll have to give out some more hugs to make up for the lack too...what would a world be without them? No worries about the boobies...if mine spring back I'm sure yours will too .
I am not a big huger, and I only feel comfortable hugging someone if I am really close to them. When I met my uncle for the first time at sixteen he was disappointed because I did not want to hug him, but hey, I just am a bit more reserved that way than some people.
Here in Hawaii we always hug and kiss on the cheek. When the swine flu came they had to stop us from hugging so much - maybe that is why it is in decline. Afraid of the bug - virtual hugs are okay - HUG!!
When is a hug more than a hug between a man and a woman who is NOT his wife?If a man hugs a woman in front of his wife, where is the line that it has gone too far? The "hug" is fine. Does it cross the line with a kiss on the cheek? A kiss on the neck? Prolonged hugging?...
Are you the type of person to hug a lot with family & friends ?When we gave "Free hugs" at a camping show we had a lot of people say they hadnt had a hug in years which I thought was sad.We are on you tube giving hugs in Sydney Harbour/
What is the best hug or type of hug that you have received?What type of hugs make you feel all warm inside, like the inside of a hot ooey gooey apple pie. : )
I can see why they think I'm nuts. To them I am a stay at home mum of two kids, so why is my house such a mess, and why don't I go out at evenings or weekends. Its coz I am tap tap tapping away at my keyboard.'Why' they ask, fairly enough. 'Because I am trying to learn as much as I can about...
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?
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