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Endless_Night
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Azuldrgon
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Because I am so vanilla at times, ahh off the "gross" fetishes get me.
I haven't picked my costume yet.
My Lit time is more affected by work than holidays. If anything, anytime I have time off,I an usually here or sleeping.
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*peeks over Night's shoulder*
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Hugs
Hugs - Do you love them? Hate them? A lot of facets to hugs to discuss.
Do you hug a lot? Only very close relatives and friends? Or "friendly hug" lots of people?
Do you like hugs from others? Only from those close to you? Or do you accept casual hugs from others?
There are different types of hugs. A shared embrace. A hug of support or consolation. A light, quick hug as a greeting.
Tell us your thoughts about hugs.
Do you hug a lot? Only very close relatives and friends? Or "friendly hug" lots of people?
Do you like hugs from others? Only from those close to you? Or do you accept casual hugs from others?
There are different types of hugs. A shared embrace. A hug of support or consolation. A light, quick hug as a greeting.
Tell us your thoughts about hugs.
FelicityJohns
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Hugs - Do you love them? Hate them? A lot of facets to hugs to discuss.
Do you hug a lot? Only very close relatives and friends? Or "friendly hug" lots of people?
Do you like hugs from others? Only from those close to you? Or do you accept casual hugs from others?
There are different types of hugs. A shared embrace. A hug of support or consolation. A light, quick hug as a greeting.
Tell us your thoughts about hugs.
I grew up in a very non-expressive family. Stiff upper lip and all that. When I got out in the world, I initially found 'contact' very awkward and upsetting. I felt like I didn't really know what the expectations and social codes were.
When I got married, all that affection I always wanted to show and never knew how to, came out with my husband. I still love nothing more than a long, warm hug for no good reason.
And as I grew up and became more comfortable with myself, the friendly social hugs became comfortable and natural; it turns out that I'm a very physically expressive person. And I think nothing will make another feel so welcomed as to be embraced warmly and made to know you care about them.
So, hugs. I'm a fan!
Paul_Chance
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I grew up in an expressive family and am, by nature, an expressive person - so yes, hugs of all stripes are part of my social world.
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Like FelicityJ, I was also raised in a non-expressive family. No hugging. My first wife was taken aback by the chill she felt around my family. Somehow over the years my family became fans of hugging. I give credit to my younger sister.
Now I am all into hugs, especially when people could use some support. And I use hugs for warm greetings with family members and a few very close friends. I have learned that some dislike hugs, so for them I offer a handshake.
I believe that hugs can be very expressive of many positive feelings from deep emotional love to signs of friendship. And a good hug is always appreciated when someone is sad and down.
*HUGS*
Now I am all into hugs, especially when people could use some support. And I use hugs for warm greetings with family members and a few very close friends. I have learned that some dislike hugs, so for them I offer a handshake.
I believe that hugs can be very expressive of many positive feelings from deep emotional love to signs of friendship. And a good hug is always appreciated when someone is sad and down.
*HUGS*
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Also raised in a non-hugger family. Honestly, as a tadpole it rather creeped me out when people wanted to hug on me! 
These days, I'm a hugger. Rather too touchy feely, in fact. More than once my "friendly" physical expression has been, errr...misconstrued.
It's taught me to be a little more circumspect. Not everyone views hugs as a neutral gesture, or wants one, even if they do.
These days, I'm a hugger. Rather too touchy feely, in fact. More than once my "friendly" physical expression has been, errr...misconstrued.
It's taught me to be a little more circumspect. Not everyone views hugs as a neutral gesture, or wants one, even if they do.
Suz_anne
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I'm a hugger. I grew up in a family of huggers. My natural inclination is to greet friends and many acquaintances with hugs. I've learned to read body language and try not to make anyone uncomfortable with unwanted hugs, but I'm sure I've missed the mark there. My family members greet one another with hugs and kisses. It took my husband a little while to get used to it. Still makes him vaguely uncomfortable sometimes, but it makes me laugh.
aussiegeekygal
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I'm more of a kisser than a hugger. It's an Aussie thing. It took me a long time to unlearn that habit when I moved here.
Collar_N_Cuffs
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I grew up in a hugging family. Hugs are great. Then I moved to Spain for a while and added kissing My family here never picked up the kissing thing, but I enjoyed the cheek kissing when I was there. The big difference for me is that here you hug close friends and family, but there you kissed everyone you knew, and new acquaintances. I rather liked that (a small hug like thing accompanies the kisses, which is why I am grouping them together). As a matter of fact, I think I prefer the closer contact. After you get over your own awkwardness it is a great icebreaker, a gesture which kind of bonds you to people, even superficially. Someone you have kissed holds a greater significance for me somehow than someone I just shook hands with.
My family here never picked up the kissing thing, but I enjoyed the cheek kissing when I was there. The big difference for me is that here you hug close friends and family, but there you kissed everyone you knew, and new acquaintances. I rather liked that (a small hug like thing accompanies the kisses, which is why I am grouping them together). As a matter of fact, I think I prefer the closer contact. After you get over your own awkwardness it is a great icebreaker, a gesture which kind of bonds you to people, even superficially. Someone you have kissed holds a greater significance for me somehow than someone I just shook hands with.
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Oh yeah, just don't wear so much cologne or perfume that I smell you all day, please ..
Chris_Michael
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I grew up in a hugging family. Hugs are great. Then I moved to Spain for a while and added kissing
I remember the first time I met my extended family on my father's side. I was about 18-years-old. They were doing the kissing on the cheek thing, and I juked the shit out of it. I would hate to seem like I'm being rude by not doing it, but no way. It's just not me.
Also, particularly in America, wouldn't you worry about the spread of cold sores. I mean, maybe I'm being paranoid, but that would always be in the back of my mind.
Chris_Michael
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What is your avatar? I really like it.
Collar_N_Cuffs
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Yeah, the kissing thing took a little getting used to I agree. I am not terribly awkward with physical contact, though. I will nudge somebody or put my hand on their arm when talking to them, even strangers. So I guess it wasn't such a great leap for me.
The cold sore thing never occurred to me, but cheek kissing is really just touching cheeks together and making a kissy noise, not usually mouth to cheek contact. So no, didn't worry about that.
But why would you be more worried about cold sores in the US?
I don't notice hoards of people walking around with cold sores.
Endless_Night
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Pro-kissing!
Something I pulled of the internet a couple of years back. I cannot remember where at this point...
< But why would you be more worried about cold sores in the US?
This confused me as well.
Chris_Michael
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Yeah, the kissing thing took a little getting used to I agree. I am not terribly awkward with physical contact, though. I will nudge somebody or put my hand on their arm when talking to them, even strangers. So I guess it wasn't such a great leap for me.
The cold sore thing never occurred to me, but cheek kissing is really just touching cheeks together and making a kissy noise, not usually mouth to cheek contact. So no, didn't worry about that.
But why would you be more worried about cold sores in the US?
Oh, I'm not more worried about it in the US. As I was typing that, it occurred to me that if somebody brought up the fact that it's not necessarily a problem in their country, I wouldn't have to try to make an addendum. It was my way of saying, "I only know about America. So, I'm going to stick to America."
*shrugs* Don't judge me for not trying to think or learn.
And yeah, you're right. The only thing I can think of now is how creepy some guys are. I mean, it wouldn't be a problem for me, but what if he was being a little *too* friendly. I dunno.... I'm just saying shit to say it now. Probably very rare in societies that are used to it.
Chris_Michael
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A couple of years back? What the hell? Do I just not get around on this forum at all? I have never seen you before. lol
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I'm a hugger with my family and friends but not with general public. I have a huge personal space bubble. I don't think I'd do well in cheek/air kiss cultures. Maybe I'd adjust, but I get anxious if people stand too close to me in lines, so it would be a tough thing for me to get touched/hugged/kissed for greetings.
Azuldrgon
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*sobs quietly in corner*
Kidding!
I only put it up around Halloween, and I don't post all that widely in the PG.
