[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Suze

Oh thank goodness it's not just me then. I felt bad enough that i am not a huggyfied person as it is. Remember being at the shops not too long ago, and someones neighbour came up and just hugged me whilst I was with them, I was not best pleased at all, but just faked a smile and left it at that, although I am sure I tried to cringe away from them.

Haha, no it's not just you.. Do 'space invaders' attack you too?.. they step forward and you step back during convo's so it looks like you are doing some strange 'no contact' waltz?..

[the truth]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

It's fine haha, I don't like it when those I don't know try to hug me, I find it a bit threatening in fact.
Those who hug sometimes don't pick up on non-verbal signals, that's really annoying when they just steam in and accost you, it's rude and intimidating.

fair enough, but what about those close to you?

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by the truth

fair enough, but what about those close to you?

No, just my kids, or my dog or people in hospital...haha

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

i like hugging men really tight so our genitals make contact

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Scott

i like hugging men really tight so our genitals make contact

Always a great moment when reading this at work and my boss walks past and reads it also...

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by Scott

i like hugging men really tight so our genitals make contact

men's genitals fit much better if you turn the other way around...

God clearly made a hole in his bottom for you to fit in.

Clearly God intended you to put your penis in his bottom, why else would he have made butt holes fit so perfectly for men's penis's?

It's obviously God's will.

[joeysteele]

I like hugs but all my family are really close and it just seems really right to me anyway.

Someone I have just met though or who hasn't indicated they like hugs then I wouldn't dream of just invading their space and doing so.
To some it is a very natural and friendly thing to do but I do know people who cringe just at the thought.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

I like hugs but all my family are really close and it just seems really right to me anyway.

Someone I have just met though or who hasn't indicated they like hugs then I wouldn't dream of just invading their space and doing so.
To some it is a very natural and friendly thing to do but I do know people who cringe just at the thought.

..yeah, we're a huggy family as well Joey...most of my friends hug as well, but I wouldn't if I felt someone didn't feel comfortable with it....

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Ammi

..yeah, we're a huggy family as well Joey...most of my friends hug as well, but I wouldn't if I felt someone didn't feel comfortable with it....

At Christmas especially and other times of family gatherings we, my family, have so many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins that by the time you have got round them all it is nearly time for some to leave.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

At Christmas especially and other times of family gatherings we, my family, have so many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins that by the time you have got round them all it is nearly time for some to leave.

...LOL..awww, I think I'd love a Joeysteele Christmas.....

[lostalex]

God loves you.

[Niamh.]

I don't think liking hugging is gender specific haha. I like hugs, I usually limit it to my family though also Gav has the best hugs in the world

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I don't think liking hugging is gender specific haha. I like hugs, I usually limit it to my family though also Gav has the best hugs in the world

...awww, good old Gav lol....

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Ammi

...awww, good old Gav lol....

[Vanessa]

[Marcus.]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

awwwwwwwwwwwww

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Omg...that's adorable

[the truth]

Originally Posted by anniek76

Omg...that's adorable

i want to adopt these NOW

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

I would deffo hug that...

[sassysocks]

Originally Posted by the truth

Im a tactile person. I like a good hug off my loved ones.
But Ive found over the years Im way way more huggy than any of my girlfriends. yet the media tells me all men are more aggressive and all we want is sex all day long and women prefer tenderness and hugs and kisses? as so often the case the difference between what the media tell us is reality is a million miles away from the actual reality.

Just wondering if this varies from person to person a lot. is it a male/female thing?
obviously most people wil say oh you cant generalize? yet the media does generalize on this and many issues. besides Im basing this on 15 years experience.

Ive had the same experience with every GF over 15 years. maybe Im just not huggable

Aww, you certainly sound huggable. I think lots of men like hugs, they just don't think it's manly to admit it. I find that very sad as I think most women aren't impressed by all that macho nonsense anyway.


I certainly know that little boys tend to be more huggy and affectionate than little girls. I think girls are more independent by nature than boys.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by sassysocks

Aww, you certainly sound huggable. I think lots of men like hugs, they just don't think it's manly to admit it. I find that very sad as I think most women aren't impressed by all that macho nonsense anyway.


I certainly know that little boys tend to be more huggy and affectionate than little girls. I think girls are more independent by nature than boys.

Going by my own experiences I 100% agree with you on this.

[the truth]

Originally Posted by The Mockinator

Going by my own experiences I 100% agree with you on this.

yes interesting point thats not really addressed in the mainstream. who knows this unaddressed need for more affection for boys could be at the heart of some of the misbehaviour and alienation of young men?

as for those kittens how could anyone not want to hug them?

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by the truth

yes interesting point thats not really addressed in the mainstream. who knows this unaddressed need for more affection for boys could be at the heart of some of the misbehaviour and alienation of young men?

as for those kittens how could anyone not want to hug them?

If you're on about proper Kittens and not nicknames for girls then I would be worried that the Kitten might scratch my neck.

[Mystic Mock]

I'm a guy and I hate hugging, it just makes me feel awkward and I always feel like my parents keep watching me whenever someone hugs me.

[lostalex]

I'm not a very tactile person in general, usually only with a guy i'm with am i really touchy feely, but with family members and friends i'm not into all the touching and hugging. I havn't noticed that men or women are more huggy, I think everyone's just different.

I think extroverted people are probably more naturally tactile and introverted people not as much.