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People don’t usually offer me hugs, so I tend to be the one to give hugs to others. I hope my hugs give some sort of comfort to the receiver even if I am accidentally doing it out of my subconscious
New Year’s Eve. She’s my mother’s age, and I feel that I have a relationship with her way better than I do with mom’s. Too bad it’s not approprate to hug her that often.
If hugs as a greeting count then it’s been 2-3 hours, if only warm fuzzies hug it’s been two days, if my girlfriend doesn’t count then a little less than a week. Most of my friends are very affectionate so it’s never very long between.
March 9th lol. It was a great hug. I could get a hug from my mom right now if I really wanted one, and this sounds weird but, I don’t like hugging my mom because her skin is TOO soft and it feels weird sensory wise 😂
This afternoon. My 1.5year old constantly toddles over, holds her hands out and says ‘cuggle’. How could I resist such an offer. She then snuggles in and either shoves her hand down my top or tries to shove it into my mouth. So snuggly.
Last night. My mom and I have a little goodnight ritual that involves our own handshake, a hug with back scritches, and then she does the alien brain eater hand move on me lmao
We started being more affectionate after her mom died 🙁
Pretty often. I have worked very very hard at being easy to hug, asking people if they need a hug, and hugging well. It’s not easy for me but it pays off.
The kids in my class all hug me and they are sweet and genuine in their gesture, but sometimes I just want to start class without worrying what liquids they just put on my clothes 😅
Well I am quite young compared to some of you, but I vividly remember the last time I got a hug, it was 2 years ago. I have been hugged around 3-4 times throughout my entire life
I have kids so I get genuine warm hugs all day, but I haven’t hugged my husband today since he left for an appointment early this morning so it’s a serious oversight I plan to fix at dinner.
I work in residential behavioral health/addictions, and when people are about to leave, pretty common for them to want to hug everyone. It’s a type of “thank you for helping me save my life” thing that just doesn’t really compare to anything else
Today. My wife. I do give hugs to strangers though whenever I can if they consent cause I know people might need it I have massive social anxiety but hugs are always nice to give.
Years. After my Dad’s funeral, while I cried in my former boss’ arms. The hug stays with me still. I will never forget it. People never know the true value of a hug until they’ve been without one for a very long time.
I give the hugs. I give a few every day at work, especially because it’s been so unhappy lately. And I always hug my friends and loved ones and animals. It makes me smile to see someone’s face light up from a good hug.
Virtual hug to all of you who need one and aren’t dingleberries who harm animals or defenseless people or multiple other limitations that I’m too tired to write out.
Hm…. Hard to tell tbh. My NCO hugged me after I was on deployment attending a funeral for my grandma. That felt genuine. So about 4 years? But I’ve had other hugs since that didn’t feel malicious or whatever.
When i was a teenager i could kill for a hug that’s how bad my mental health was , never got it though, but now i just hug myself tap on my head and listen to ASMR
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Idk tbh that’s how long…
Why you don’t hug with your family then??
Couple days ago from my best friend
I don’t know, months or years
6 hours ago
Yesterday
If I’m not hugging my wife daily, I’d be letting her down.
(I do let her down in this way occasionally though)
About 4 hours ago. A group hug with my mom and my daughter.
Last night 😍
Christmas
10+ years can’t rly recall.
Couple months
Yesterday
About a year ago
Today
A couple minutes ago when I saw my coworker.
Today, from my teen daughter. When I wishes her a great day in school.
Here’s a virtual hug from me ❤️
A quite a few years ago a co-worker hugged me when my sister died.
Been so long, I can’t remember. Because you know, we men apparently don’t need compliments or hugs.
Just this morning, from my wife, twice, in between kisses.
Yesterday I got a bunch from my four year old! The best part of my day 🥰🥰🥰
Yesterday. A quick goodbye hug from a friend that I almost overlooked if it weren’t for this post.
Yesterday with my husband
Does the Heimlich Maneuver count?
People don’t usually offer me hugs, so I tend to be the one to give hugs to others. I hope my hugs give some sort of comfort to the receiver even if I am accidentally doing it out of my subconscious
Sunday -thank god
New Year’s Eve. She’s my mother’s age, and I feel that I have a relationship with her way better than I do with mom’s. Too bad it’s not approprate to hug her that often.
3 hours ago when I put my kids to bed
I think back in 2018 from my great aunt.
I’m 25 and never had one…. So the last time I had one was in the future, I hope.
My wife last night before I went to sleep. It’s been a rough few days so it was very much needed and appreciated
Today. It cost me €400, though ÷)
Teasing. It was the girl that did my new tattoo.
I forgot.
If hugs as a greeting count then it’s been 2-3 hours, if only warm fuzzies hug it’s been two days, if my girlfriend doesn’t count then a little less than a week. Most of my friends are very affectionate so it’s never very long between.
This morning when my BF left for work
This morning, from my husband before I left for work. I am lucky to be loved by him. ❤️
About 4 hrs ago
Tuesday. Met 2 people I used to work with 25 years ago for lunch and a catch up.
Decades 😞
8+ years or more i believe
None of y’all have a partner or friends or family?
A couple of weeks ago at a funeral
Saw my bff a couple of hours ago, so then
March 9th lol. It was a great hug. I could get a hug from my mom right now if I really wanted one, and this sounds weird but, I don’t like hugging my mom because her skin is TOO soft and it feels weird sensory wise 😂
A non-perfunctory hug? Not recently. At all.
About two weeks ago when I was leaving my father’s place. I always hug my elderly father when I leave his place.
A year and a half ago.
I hate those things so quite a few years ago
Daily
A few minutes ago
About ten minutes ago
Last week. Wife and I went out with my cousin and her husband. We’re like brother and sister. Warm hugs saying hello and saying goodbye
I just lost the last 20 minutes thinking about
this… 😞
About 8 hours ago from my 10 year old son before I left for work. Will get my next in about an hour from my partner when I get home from work.
My heart breaks for everyone who can’t remember or its been a really long time 🙁
This afternoon. My 1.5year old constantly toddles over, holds her hands out and says ‘cuggle’. How could I resist such an offer. She then snuggles in and either shoves her hand down my top or tries to shove it into my mouth. So snuggly.
About 30 minutes ago!
U say u remember ur last?
Never. I’m 35. 🫤
Today. My son hugged me when he got home from kindergarden.
I work with kids so I get the best, most genuine hugs ever every day.
When I last visited my Mom back in January
5 years or so
Today from my lovely wife
A while
Since my mom passed in 2020. 😔
yesterday from my mom
A week ago from my parents
Other than a hug from one of my grandkids, a very long time. Nothing romantic about being single and 71.
I’m so sad now. I felt bad that it’s been 2 weeks for me. I wish I could pop around and give everyone a hug ❤️
1 and a half hours ago
Literally a month ago, and all the three women were drunk, so it doesn’t count
Like an hour or less.
An hour ago more less.
An hour ago more less.
My wife hugged me on Sunday morning right before I left for mobilization
Today.
I don’t remember
Last night. My mom and I have a little goodnight ritual that involves our own handshake, a hug with back scritches, and then she does the alien brain eater hand move on me lmao
We started being more affectionate after her mom died 🙁
Pretty often. I have worked very very hard at being easy to hug, asking people if they need a hug, and hugging well. It’s not easy for me but it pays off.
5 minutes ago
About three years ago, unless you count dog and cat cuddles: in which case it’s only been hours.
The kids in my class all hug me and they are sweet and genuine in their gesture, but sometimes I just want to start class without worrying what liquids they just put on my clothes 😅
A couple days ago
I got into a political arguement with another trades guy on a job site 2 hours ago and we hugged it out when we were done.
Tuesday – lovely hugs from my nephews, my sil, her mum and my brother best feeling ever
Well I am quite young compared to some of you, but I vividly remember the last time I got a hug, it was 2 years ago. I have been hugged around 3-4 times throughout my entire life
This afternoon. My husband hugged me when he got home from work.
About 5 minutes ago. My daughter ran in and gave me one. And now she’s pinching me. Hmmm
I have kids so I get genuine warm hugs all day, but I haven’t hugged my husband today since he left for an appointment early this morning so it’s a serious oversight I plan to fix at dinner.
like almost never …..I need one now
I work in residential behavioral health/addictions, and when people are about to leave, pretty common for them to want to hug everyone. It’s a type of “thank you for helping me save my life” thing that just doesn’t really compare to anything else
Today. My wife. I do give hugs to strangers though whenever I can if they consent cause I know people might need it I have massive social anxiety but hugs are always nice to give.
This morning from my son as he left to walk to school.
I get hugs from my wife and kids every day.
Last night from my wife and my toddler.
Years. After my Dad’s funeral, while I cried in my former boss’ arms. The hug stays with me still. I will never forget it. People never know the true value of a hug until they’ve been without one for a very long time.
I give the hugs. I give a few every day at work, especially because it’s been so unhappy lately. And I always hug my friends and loved ones and animals. It makes me smile to see someone’s face light up from a good hug.
Virtual hug to all of you who need one and aren’t dingleberries who harm animals or defenseless people or multiple other limitations that I’m too tired to write out.
Genuine hug, can’t remember when. A compliment or positive thing said about me, maybe 6/7 years ago.
Hm…. Hard to tell tbh. My NCO hugged me after I was on deployment attending a funeral for my grandma. That felt genuine. So about 4 years? But I’ve had other hugs since that didn’t feel malicious or whatever.
About an hour ago. A teen girl I work with always hugs me bye when I leave work and we tell each other I love you.
My fiance gives me multiple everyday, but outside of him, I’m most likely to get a good hug at the bar I go to often. Good people.
Today from my daughters before school, free school , and from my boyfriend before he went to work.
About 15 years ago. 😑
Every night my husband and I have a nice long hug before bed.
This is a bad day to be reminded I’ve never been hugged, thanks 😅
It’s been 33 years I guess
Yesterday from my boyfriend
Wednesday, but it wasn’t long enough.
I won’t spend a single day in my life without hugging my mom, my dad and my sister. Never in a million years.
I hugged my mom last night, but as far as a romantic hug goes though…. Well that’s been quite a while
Wednesday. A colleague gave me a hug since she knows what I am going through.
When i was a teenager i could kill for a hug that’s how bad my mental health was , never got it though, but now i just hug myself tap on my head and listen to ASMR
Christmas. My niece.
Every day from my wife and kids
Before leaving for work this morning
This morning from my partner before I left for work.
Heading out now to meet up with one of my daughters and three grands. Lots of hugs incoming!
Today. At my work we all hug each other 😍