Just curious. For me, I am a hugger and hug almost everyone I know. (A few exceptions.)


Cat

I hug went it suits the occasion.

No, I hate to.

Really dislike it, so uncomfortable, I actively avoid close contact with most people unless I'm nailing them basically.

No, I hate to.

Really dislike it, so uncomfortable, I actively avoid close contact with most people unless I'm nailing them basically.



Somehow I had a feeling you were like that.



Cat

Somehow I had a feeling you were like that.



Cat


;D

I'm really a very insecure person, I just hide behind a wall of hatred that way I'm never faced with difficult decisions such as "What should I do next."

Seriously.

But yeah, I really don't like people touching me unless I start it.. and that's rare.

I have no problem with hugging people.  I guess it depends on who they are.  If I know them well, I will hug them.  If not, its usually just shaking hands or nothing at all. 

I like  hugs, but I only hug when others hug me first, because I'm socially naive and don't know when it's appropriate to hug or not.

I guess I'm a hugger. I always hug the girls whenever I get the chance and same with hubby. My parents, brother and sister and other family members whenever I see them, same with my friends usually a hello hug and a goodbye hug, because we don't see each other as much as we'd like to.

I guess I'm a hugger. I always hug the girls whenever I get the chance and same with hubby. My parents, brother and sister and other family members whenever I see them, same with my friends usually a hello hug and a goodbye hug, because we don't see each other as much as we'd like to.



Like me, I always give a hello hug & good-bye hug-sometimes more good-bye hugs because in my family, when we are ready to leave, we start talking and at least 15 minutes later, we are still talking, so another good-bye hug.  :D ;D ;D



Cat

Like me, I always give a hello hug & good-bye hug-sometimes more good-bye hugs because in my family, when we are ready to leave, we start talking and at least 15 minutes later, we are still talking, so another good-bye hug.  :D ;D ;D



Cat

Yea, same with ours. We say goodbye, then start walking out, then we're in the front yard, start talking again, then goodbye again. Tony just says, let me know when you're ready because he knows the routine.  ;D

Yea, same with ours. We say goodbye, then start walking out, then we're in the front yard, start talking again, then goodbye again. Tony just says, let me know when you're ready because he knows the routine.  ;D



Carlos knows the routine, too but he is usually doing a lot of the talking.  :D ;D ;D



Cat

I'm a hugger.  Family, friends, people I haven't seen in a long time but especially my kids...I love hugging them.

I'm a hugger, and I usually hug most of the people I know.  :)

Hmm, I'm a lot better than I was but I'm still not a particularly tactile person, so I do hug but only if I know the person well or the situation calls for it .I can't bear people touching me when I'm upset. I come from that stiff upper lip type of British stock.  ;D

Hmm, I'm a lot better than I was but I'm still not a particularly tactile person, so I do hug but only if I know the person well or the situation calls for it .I can't bear people touching me when I'm upset. I come from that stiff upper lip type of British stock.  ;D


Right, it's just.. a bit annoying, when you want to be left alone, having people grabbing you.

I'm pretty much a hugger,it's the people I know who I'd give one to.

I like to hug, but usually I am not the instigator unless it's with those whom I'm closest with.

My answer will most likely annoy some (such as Davey), but here goes:

I am one of those people who need at least 3 hugs a day.
If that quota isn't met on a daily basis, I feel like I'm missing something.
I've been that way as long as I can remember.

My family showed affection, and so for me, to meet someone who hates the showing of affection preents a quandary, because I tend to think there's something wrong.

I hug and kiss everyone.

I hug and kiss everyone.

Wait a minute...you haven't hugged and kissed me.

*feeling pettishly jealous*

Wait a minute...you haven't hugged and kissed me.

*feeling pettishly jealous*


come on down!  i'm home.


i really do greet everyone that way.  my good friends get their head hugged or wet schmooches all over their faces.

come on down!  i'm home.

You're a bit far from me, I think, aren'tcha?

I don't hug.  Well there are three exceptions.

I suppose I am out of necessity, considering the type of people I hang out with--but even then just a passive hugger.  If someone else initiates the hug, I will always oblige, but when it comes to starting the hug myself, it
depends on who it is.

I hug but I hate feeling like I have to hug someone just because we've hugged before. certain friends and family members are special to me and I'll always give them a hug all the time. Had a close older friend that always wanted to include a kiss on the lips with the hug, & she's considerably older  ;D  yikes!!!!

come on down!  i'm home.


i really do greet everyone that way.  my good friends get their head hugged or wet schmooches all over their faces.



It's true.. and I make it so uncomfortable don't I!

Just sort of stand there and look furtive.

I hug my family members....but I generally hate hugging or getting close to anyone else. I have this thing about needing my space...and sometimes I don't like it invaded. I never used to be like that before though...I'm getting strange in my old age. :-\\

I hug my family members....but I generally hate hugging or getting close to anyone else. I have this thing about needing my space...and sometimes I don't like it invaded. I never used to be like that before though...I'm getting strange in my old age. :-\\


It is because you're stressed.

I only hug family and my closest friends.

Right, it's just.. a bit annoying, when you want to be left alone, having people grabbing you.
I know and my Mum is a real hugger, she always plays with you hair as well which I HATE!!! Himself does it now to annoy me and it certainly works.  >:(  ;D

I hug a lot, though it's different depending on the gender and familiarity with the person. With men, *if* it's a hug, it's a handshake with left arms around each other, which, from what I know, is more a 'gangsta' hug/handshake - the original point of that was to search the other person for weapons! No more though...

With women, it's also based on familiarity, though it's a real hug (both arms around each other) if I know them well, and they me.

Hugs, to me anyway, are a gesture of close friendship: nothing more, nothing less.


Ant

I don't hug.  Well there are three exceptions.



What are the 3 exceptions? ???

It is because you're stressed.



I dunno. ???

I don't usually initiate them (unless I'm either really comfortable with the person, or it's an appropriate situation), but I certainly don't mind them. I'm not quite a Danny Tanner, though. ;D

I'll hug someone if they ask for it (but not always, it's different if I dislike them) or just start it, and I'll initiate if I'm close to them. Sometimes, when people seem like they need it, I'll do it in that situation too.

I know and my Mum is a real hugger, she always plays with you hair as well which I HATE!!! Himself does it now to annoy me and it certainly works.  >:(  ;D


Ugh, I hate when people do that. Admittedly, I always look scruffy anyway, but I bet it would really annoy you.. as I'm sure you actually care about your appearance more than me.  ;D

I know and my Mum is a real hugger, she always plays with you hair as well which I HATE!!! Himself does it now to annoy me and it certainly works.  >:(  ;D


I'm quite the opposite, as I love having my hair touched or played with!  :D

Ugh, I hate when people do that. Admittedly, I always look scruffy anyway, but I bet it would really annoy you.. as I'm sure you actually care about your appearance more than me.  ;D


Funnily enough though I do like to look nice I have naturally untidy hair so I tend to give up on trying to style it.  ;D

I just hate the feeling of someone playing with my hair.  :P

I'm quite the opposite, as I love having my hair touched or played with!  :D


Me too, unless I just styled it.  ;)

But, I could sit for hours and let my daughter brush my hair. 

Me too, unless I just styled it.  ;)

But, I could sit for hours and let my daughter brush my hair. 


Ditto!  ;)

Me too, unless I just styled it.  ;)

But, I could sit for hours and let my daughter brush my hair. 



I don't mind the brushing but I LOVE to have my hair washed. Every time I go in to have my hair done, when she is done with the washing, I will say, "You missed a spot. You need to do it over."  Too bad she doesn't take me serious. Of course that is a good thing because almost every time I tell her to cut it all off because I want the Sinead O' Conner look.  :D ;D ;D ;D


Cat

I don't mind the brushing but I LOVE to have my hair washed. Every time I go in to have my hair done, when she is done with the washing, I will say, "You missed a spot. You need to do it over."  Too bad she doesn't take me serious. Of course that is a good thing because almost every time I tell her to cut it all off because I want the Sinead O' Conner look.  :D ;D ;D ;D


Cat


Ooooh, I adore having my hair washed.  I could sit there all day, something about the warm water and the massaging fingers, it's Heaven.

I don't mind the brushing but I LOVE to have my hair washed. Every time I go in to have my hair done, when she is done with the washing, I will say, "You missed a spot. You need to do it over."  Too bad she doesn't take me serious. Of course that is a good thing because almost every time I tell her to cut it all off because I want the Sinead O' Conner look.  :D ;D ;D ;D


Cat


LOL!  ;D ;)

Ooooh, I adore having my hair washed.  I could sit there all day, something about the warm water and the massaging fingers, it's Heaven.


Carlos has offered to wash my hair for me a few times but somehow he always forgets that I mean the hair on the TOP OF HEAD.  ;) :D ;D ;D


Cat

I rarely hug guys but I hug more women (i.e.Robin,Mother,Aunts,Grandmother).

Oh yeah... I like to give hugs. Especially to young ladies/girls. (As most of you probably know.) :) ;D I do it because I think it's a nice thing to do.

Funnily enough though I do like to look nice I have naturally untidy hair so I tend to give up on trying to style it.  ;D

I just hate the feeling of someone playing with my hair.  :P


Yeah, it's so condescending.

Ooooh, I adore having my hair washed.  I could sit there all day, something about the warm water and the massaging fingers, it's Heaven.



oh gosh yes....I love that too..it's better than sex! ;D :D :D ;)

oh gosh yes....I love that too..it's better than sex! ;D :D :D ;)
Only if it's done right ;)  I once went to a cheap haircut place and I swear, the lady thought she was scrubbing veggies or something because my scalp HURT when she was done :-\\

I'll hug family and close friends, but that's about it.  I'm sure if I met some of y'all, I'd give ya a hug because I feel like I "know" you, but I get kinda' creeped out when someone I haven't seen in a few years or more (that I wasn't really that close to to begin with) gives me a great big hug :(

oh gosh yes....I love that too..it's better than sex! ;D :D :D ;)





everything's better than sex.

everything's better than sex.



... Just when I thought you couldn't surprise me anymore...

I am definitely a hugger.
Although I do know when to and when not too.
Some people just don't like to be hugged and they give off that feeling - so I know not too.

With some people I am a kisser too.
Like, instead of hugs, you kiss cheeks etc.... might be a southern thing though ;)

oh gosh yes....I love that too..it's better than sex! ;D :D :D ;)


I know what you mean.  ;D ;D

I'm a hugger and a kisser,i always kiss everyone i meet. One thing that shocked me,when i first went to the US, s how people would not accept kisses on the cheek,they would just shake hands,at first i thought they didn't liked me,then i realised americans are really not into close contact,that's the really reason why i didn't last long overthere :P

I'm a hugger and a kisser,i always kiss everyone i meet. One thing that shocked me,when i first went to the US, s how people would not accept kisses on the cheek,they would just shake hands,at first i thought they didn't liked me,then i realised americans are really not into close contact,that's the really reason why i didn't last long overthere :P


You should have come to Canada.  Canadians love getting kisses, or well atleast I know I like getting them 8)

I'm a hugger and a kisser,i always kiss everyone i meet. One thing that shocked me,when i first went to the US, s how people would not accept kisses on the cheek,they would just shake hands,at first i thought they didn't liked me,then i realised americans are really not into close contact,that's the really reason why i didn't last long overthere :P



The first time I went to Puerto Rico, I don't think I have ever been kissed by so many strangers in my life. They were all Carlos' extended family (aunts, uncles, cousins-and I'm talking at least 100 if not more-NO EXAGGERATION!! His mother was 1 of 8 kids). At first I was a bit taken back by it (for about 10 minutes) but then I just pretended that I knew these people and they were family (even though Carlos & I weren't married at the time). Now, when we go down, I expect it.


Cat

I'm not really a 'social' type of person, so hugging doesn't come naturally to me...

(But I've had my moments...)

i'm a big hugger.....but i refuse to go get a massage.

I'm a hugger and a kisser,i always kiss everyone i meet. One thing that shocked me,when i first went to the US, s how people would not accept kisses on the cheek,they would just shake hands,at first i thought they didn't liked me,then i realised americans are really not into close contact,that's the really reason why i didn't last long overthere :P


It's not just in the U.S.

Try all that hugging and kissing s**t were I'm from, somebody would pop you.. seriously, it'/s all invasion of privacy. To be honest, back down souf, you'd be lucky if someone would shake your hand.,

i'm a big hugger.....but i refuse to go get a massage.


I'd go for a massage every day if I could.

Back in H.S. we'd always hug and kiss our friends when we were saying "Hi" or "Goodbye".  Now, the only people I kiss are family and a few close friends. 

... Just when I thought you couldn't surprise me anymore...



(((HUG)))  ;D

i'm a big hugger.....

I tend to be one too :D

Mostly cuz' I enjoy giving hugs.

I love to hug.

^ Me too. Especially with both arms. :)

Gort! Klaatu barada hugger!

I don't shun them, but I don't initiate them.  I'm not really a touchy-feely kinda guy.

I am not at all comfortable hugging certain members of my family because they're so angry and passive-aggressive. It's like,
"Look, you've made snide remarks and jeered at me all evening...now you want to demonstrate affection?  Go Cheney yourself!"
:P


No, I hate to.

Really dislike it, so uncomfortable, I actively avoid close contact with most people unless I'm nailing them basically.

I kind know what you mean, but I don't call it "nailing."  I'm a bit more romantic than you...but then again, so is Larry Flynt!
;)

I hug when the time and occassion are right.

I hug when the time and occassion are right.

yeah...it's best to do when the situation is appropriate.

I kind know what you mean, but I don't call it "nailing."  I'm a bit more romantic than you...but then again, so is Larry Flynt!
;)


Hugging is just so un-brutal.

Hugging is just so un-brutal.


...What if it was like a boa constrictor squeeze of death?

It almost seems like hugs channel positive energy, ya I'm kind of a hippie in some ways.

...What if it was like a boa constrictor squeeze of death?


That would be reasonably brutal, I suppose I could accept that. Other sorts of brutally acceptable hugs would be hugs with hands, forearms or instruments around the throat and possibly hugs where the level of hand to ass or breast contact is significantly higher than normal.

hugged 2 of the hottest chicks at work just yesterday. I didn't initiate  ;D  I just went along
2 long time very good friends that I hadn't seen in awhile so of course we gotta hug.  Am I right or am I right? 

hugged 2 of the hottest chicks at work just yesterday. I didn't initiate  ;D  I just went along
2 long time very good friends that I hadn't seen in awhile so of course we gotta hug.  Am I right or am I right? 


Do you not have rope and masking tape near your desk for those situations?

Do you not have rope and masking tape near your desk for those situations?
the first one was in the company general store. the place is so big we have a friggin store.  the other in the parking lot as we were leaving work, going to our cars. Maybe the one in the store could be taped or tied, but the 2nd is such a good friend  :-\\

the first one was in the company general store. the place is so big we have a friggin store.  the other in the parking lot as we were leaving work, going to our cars. Maybe the one in the store could be taped or tied, but the 2nd is such a good friend  :-\\


Yeah, but the parking lot, such a great location.

I could sell you a blackjack for a good price.  ;D

Yeah, but the parking lot, such a great location.

I could sell you a blackjack for a good price.  ;D
a blackjack  ;D err, thanks but no thanks. keep the blackjack and anyways, I prefer chloroform. we're going to lunch tomorrow. She's a friend of Diane's too, but more my good work buddy, probably my best & closest female friend in the real world.

a blackjack  ;D err, thanks but no thanks. keep the blackjack and anyways, I prefer chloroform. we're going to lunch tomorrow. She's a friend of Diane's too, but more my good work buddy, probably my best & closest female friend in the real world.


Fair enough.

But let it go down on the record that I had such a good idea.

Fair enough.

But let it go down on the record that I had such a good idea.
let it be said, you've always been there for your mates

hugged 2 of the hottest chicks at work just yesterday. I didn't initiate  ;D  I just went along
2 long time very good friends that I hadn't seen in awhile so of course we gotta hug.  Am I right or am I right?   


No kissing? ;)

No kissing? ;)

He didn't say anything about it, so I'm gonna assume he didn't.

I don't often do that either. I just like to give hugs.

Hugger

He didn't say anything about it, so I'm gonna assume he didn't.

I don't often do that either. I just like to give hugs.


I myself am not much of a kissing fan, either.

No kissing? ;)
no kissing Howard  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/06/kissa.gif , just hugging  http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0Je5x7be6BG4QMB1RijzbkF/SIG=11m85cil5/EXP=1185008987/**http%3A//home.nc.rr.com/ered/hug.gif

I am not a hugger, but of course being from New England that pretty much goes without saying.  I tend to be taken aback at so much as a hand shake.  What is with you huggers that you just can't keep your hands to yourself?  I hate weddings because some one initiated that whole hug the person next to you crap, jeez, who thought that one up?  The most I can take in public, without skeeving, is the arm in arm thing.

"I only hug those closest to me."

It's harder when you're a guy.  You run the risk between being labelled a pervert by women or a Homer-sexual by guys  :o

I only hug those closest to me. I'm not a very demonstrative person  :-\\

I am not a hugger, but of course being from New England that pretty much goes without saying.  I tend to be taken aback at so much as a hand shake.  What is with you huggers that you just can't keep your hands to yourself?  I hate weddings because some one initiated that whole hug the person next to you crap, jeez, who thought that one up?  The most I can take in public, without skeeving, is the arm in arm thing.


YES!

YES!! Thank you!

That's exactly it, it's uncomfortable, it's an invasion of privacy, it's bloody annoying!

When I go to a wedding I just shake everyone's hand... actually, that's a lie, quite often I'll just nod.

http://l.yimg.com/www.flickr.com/images/spaceball.gif


Barney sure loves to hug. ;D

I'm kinda quirky about hugs...  I guess it just depends on who is hugging me, why they are hugging me and what kind of mood I'm in.

If I run into a good friend that I haven't seen in months, then I don't mind.  If it's someone I'm in any way attracted to, I don't mind.  If it's a child, I don't mind.

I can't stand when people kiss me on the cheek, or when they give me a bear hug from behind...I usually start wriggling and pushing my elbows back into them to get them off of me without embarrassing them...

But the funny thing is, I hug my dogs and kiss them on the head all the time...

But the funny thing is, I hug my dogs and kiss them on the head all the time...


Well that's fine, I can't stand when people do it though.

Sometimes I love more than hugging.

Sometimes I love more than hugging.

More than hugging? ???

More than hugging? ???




kissing,Jeff. ;)

kissing,Jeff. ;)

Oh, right. I seem to recall you discussing that in some of your previous posts. I'm not much of a kisser. I've only kissed a girl or two on the cheek, but nada mas.

Oh, right. I seem to recall you discussing that in some of your previous posts. I'm not much of a kisser. I've only kissed a girl or two on the cheek, but nada mas.



I go all the way when I'm with my special someone. ;)

I go all the way when I'm with my special someone. ;)


No you don't.. or haven't should I say.

No you don't.. or haven't should I say.


Yeah,you're right I haven't. :(

Oh, right. I seem to recall you discussing that in some of your previous posts. I'm not much of a kisser. I've only kissed a girl or two on the cheek, but nada mas.


I find it overrated. 

http://women.timesonline.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00190/shy-385_190749a.jpg

This picture is in today's The Times in an article on shyness.

I find it overrated. 

What, kissing? ???

http://women.timesonline.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00190/shy-385_190749a.jpg

This picture is in today's The Times in an article on shyness.



Shouldn't you post that in the "Are You A Tree Hugger" thread?  :D ;D ;D



Cat

^ That was what I meant to do.

I didn't know we had a Tree Hugger thread.

I didn't know we had a Tree Hugger thread.
Have I lost my marbles, I then thought we had one.

Have I lost my marbles, I then thought we had one.



Hmmmm. It seemed to have disappeared.



Cat

Hmmmm. It seemed to have disappeared.



Cat
There was one, wasn't there?

I have checked Search and nothing shows.

Found it

Are You A Tree Hugger?

Found it

Are You A Tree Hugger?



Yay! And karma to you.  The search on here really sucks.



Cat

Yay! And karma to you.  The search on here really sucks.



Cat
I searched on both inthe00s and Google... I don't know? Eventually finding it by hard graft

http://women.timesonline.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00190/shy-385_190749a.jpg

This picture is in today's The Times in an article on shyness.



What if you found the tree attractive? ;D

What, kissing? ???


Swapping spit, yeah.  There are so many more wonderful things to do with a tongue  ::)

I'm more of a hugger than not.

Swapping spit, yeah.  There are so many more wonderful things to do with a tongue   ::)

I hear ya. Something I definitely don't like to do.

I hear ya. Something I definitely don't like to do.


:P Don't knock it 'til you try it.

:P Don't knock it 'til you try it.

I have no desire to try it. The thought of "swapping spit" doesn't appeal to me.

What if you found the tree attractive? ;D


Then you'd better give him a call ...

http://www.rsmith.org.uk/frasier/images/kelseygrammer09_small.jpg

Then you'd better give him a call ...

http://www.rsmith.org.uk/frasier/images/kelseygrammer09_small.jpg


Fraiser!!!  He wasn't much of a hugger.

Swapping spit, yeah.  There are so many more wonderful things to do with a tongue   ::)


I love a little tongue play with my you know who. ;)

Then you'd better give him a call ...

http://www.rsmith.org.uk/frasier/images/kelseygrammer09_small.jpg



If he's not available,I'm calling Creedmore. :o ;D

If he's not available,I'm calling Creedmore. :o ;D


Ooh, that place is still around?

Ooh, that place is still around?



Yes In Queens.

Swapping spit, yeah.  There are so many more wonderful things to do with a tongue  ::)


Ice Cream! Ice Cream!

Ice Cream! Ice Cream!


Or make noises with it. ;D

Or make noises with it. ;D


That to.. if you have the intellect of a child.. which I do.

Sometimes. I never used to be, though. I was really annoying to other people when it came to hugs, because I would stand stiff with my arms at my sides.

That to.. if you have the intellect of a child.. which I do.



I also have the mentality of one.

I also have the mentality of one.



*comforts*

*comforts*



Thanks Beth. :)

*raises hand* Hug whore.

*raises hand* Hug whore.


*Hugs*

*Hugs*


You owe me a quarter.

You owe me a quarter.


*Throws twenty dollar bill in face* Fine. Keep the change.

*Throws twenty dollar bill in face* Fine. Keep the change.



Now that's what I call an advanced payment! *holds belly and cackles*


Now give your lady beard some sugar.

Now that's what I call an advanced payment! *holds belly and cackles*


Now give your lady beard some sugar.


I'm running low on sugar... *Sprinkles some in Lady Beard's mouth* That's the last of it for tonight.

I'm running low on sugar... *Sprinkles some in Lady Beard's mouth* That's the last of it for tonight.



I know of other forms of sugar your Lady Beard will glady accept.

I know of other forms of sugar your Lady Beard will glady accept.


... You mean like the mineral used to sweeten foods? Who uses that sugar anymore?

... You mean like the mineral used to sweeten foods? Who uses that sugar anymore?



Close..>:-}D

*Sprinkles some in Lady Beard's mouth* That's the last of it for tonight.


Recontextualization--one of the best incentives so far to take a vow of silence.

Recontextualization--one of the best incentives so far to take a vow of silence.


Ha, you think you're being clever, recontextualizing and whatnot...

BUT YOU DIDN'T CHANGE THE CONTEXT AT ALL! >:-}D

Ha, you think you're being clever, recontextualizing and whatnot...

BUT YOU DIDN'T CHANGE THE CONTEXT AT ALL! >:-}D


I...daresay I did, sir.

I...daresay I did, sir.


Oh, well it came across as sexually as it did before, in my eyes.

Oh, well it came across as sexually as it did before, in my eyes.


I understand the sexual undertones between you and Lady Beard; perhaps I didn't recontextualize it so much as drastically illuminate.

I understand the sexual undertones between you and Lady Beard; perhaps I didn't recontextualize it so much as drastically illuminate.


I don't appreciate your making this a public display of love interest when it was only that to the eyes of those who believe it as a gift.

I don't appreciate your making this a public display of love interest when it was only that to the eyes of those who believe it as a gift.


I'm afraid you've lost me.  Was the belief or the love a gift?  And to whom?  You and Lady Beard?

I'm afraid you've lost me.  Was the belief or the love a gift?  And to whom?  You and Lady Beard?


Love is a gift to whomever shares it.

Love is a gift to whomever shares it.


Assuming you haven't mistaken your phrasing (the person who shares it is giving a gift to himself), I would politely disagree--it would depend on the specific circumstance.

Yet, I have no interest in further pursuing this topic.

GUNS SEX LIES VIDEO TAPE

Assuming you haven't mistaken your phrasing (the person who shares it is giving a gift to himself), I would politely disagree--it would depend on the specific circumstance.

Yet, I have no interest in further pursuing this topic.

GUNS SEX LIES VIDEO TAPE


PARIS HILTON.

PARIS HILTON.


Who?

Who?


Your mom.

Your mom.


As always.

http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9htfR4VkKhGSJcA5yejzbkF/SIG=12d0ie53t/EXP=1185538453/**http%3A//www.dropmachine.com/media/data/500/63tiger_hug.jpg

http://digilander.libero.it/Daisychain/gatti/images/hug_a_cat.jpg

Sometimes. I never used to be, though. I was really annoying to other people when it came to hugs, because I would stand stiff with my arms at my sides.


well... until I was 16, I was never interested in hugging people other than family members, mostly cuz I was unsure about anyone hugging me. My family assured me that it was a kind thing to do. In October 1996, that all changed. A girl at school (who was in my U.S. history class at the time) came up to me in the hallway and said, "Hey Jeff, how ya doin'?" and placed her right arm around me. It felt really good, and she was friendly...so I decided to give in and place my left arm around her.

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well... until I was 16, I was never interested in hugging people other than family members, mostly cuz I was unsure about anyone hugging me. My family assured me that it was a kind thing to do. In October 1996, that all changed. A girl at school (who was in my U.S. history class at the time) came up to me in the hallway and said, "Hey Jeff, how ya doin'?" and placed her right arm around me. It felt really good, and she was friendly...so I decided to give in and place my left arm around her.


What a life changing story!

What a life changing story!

Yep...and I've given hugs to more than 180 additional young ladies in the past 11 years. I'd say about half of them have given me the "full" hug in return.

No sugar tonight in Dom's coffee.....
No sugar tonight in Dom's tea.....
No sugar to stand besides him.....
No sugar to run with him.....

Dat-n-doo-dow-dow, dat-n-doo dow....
Dat-n-doo, dah-dow, dah-dow-dow....

No sugar tonight in Dom's coffee.....
No sugar tonight in Dom's tea.....
No sugar to stand besides him.....
No sugar to run with him.....

Dat-n-doo-dow-dow, dat-n-doo dow....
Dat-n-doo, dah-dow, dah-dow-dow....


Well, that appears to be very arbitrary... Or is it?

I'm a Kisser.

from me, your friendly neighborhood tree-hugger
http://www.cortesisland.com/tideline/gallery/gallery_39/HugATree.jpg

Well, that appears to be very arbitrary... Or is it?


I'm guessing that you never heard "No Sugar Tonight", by the Guess Who.
You'd'a gotten that, otherwise.

I'm guessing that you never heard "No Sugar Tonight", by the Guess Who.
You'd'a gotten that, otherwise.


Perhaps!

I was just wondering why my name was included in there.

I was tonight

from me, your friendly neighborhood tree-hugger
http://www.cortesisland.com/tideline/gallery/gallery_39/HugATree.jpg


Ahhhh...that's cute.


I guess it depends on the situation when I hug.  Sometimes I like to hug, othertimes I don't.  yeah, I know that doesn't make alot of sense.

I haven't been getting my "hug quota", lately. Feels very empty.

Did i hug anyone today? nope, I was not a hugger today, I was a hand shaker.

I had a hug with an old work mate of mine who I had not seen for somewhile.

I had a hug with an old work mate of mine who I had not seen for somewhile.
a mini reunion of sorts

a mini reunion of sorts
Very mini, it was just the two us, in full view of my wife.

I hugged my Mother,Does that count?

I hug my friends and family hello or goodbye, and I hug my husband as often as I can because I love his big strong arms around me!

It doesn't come too easily for me.  :-[ After a few beers ... different.  :)  Still somewhat inhibited, I guess. The 'English' in me ... slightly reserved. Though I do care.

I hardly had any hugs last week. :-\\ But I did give two this morning to a lady friend of mine. She said she had a midterm tomorrow, so that's why I gave her a second hug (and a small kiss on the cheek)...for good luck.

Yeah,i have not having a lot of hugs lately either,i think it's cause people are afraid to touch me,like i'll break if i get squeezed ::)

I haven't been getting my "hug quota", lately. Feels very empty.


Sending a hug

I'm a hugger and a kisser. ;) ;D

Yeah,i have not having a lot of hugs lately either,i think it's cause people are afraid to touch me,like i'll break if i get squeezed ::)

Yes, I've noticed some people are like that. However, if anyone wants to hug me, I'll let 'em do it. Just as long as they don't do it too hard, though.

Sometimes I hug too hard.

Sometimes I hug too hard.



the only time that I like hard hugs is when I really need one. Like, if I am sad or upset, etc.

the only time that I like hard hugs is when I really need one. Like, if I am sad or upset, etc.


Yeah, me too. Sometimes I give a girl a big hug when I haven't seen her for a long time.

I take hugs when I need to and I give hugs when I need to.  This keeps them more meaningful.  I tell the Huggabunch and Care Bears to get lost. 

I love hugs, but certainly don't do it randomly.  I hug family the most, but if I have friends who need it, no problem.  I gave a lot of hugs to people I didn't even know at the gathering for LaMira, but we were all in need of hugs and human contact, so the hugs were welcomed.

My dad would give me bear hugs. The problem is he squeezes way too hard and I just can't breath. Kind of defeats the purpose if you ask me.



Cat

My dad would give me bear hugs. The problem is he squeezes way too hard and I just can't breath. Kind of defeats the purpose if you ask me.



Cat

It's like the guys with the bone-crushing handshakes! Yeah, nice to meet you too, Big Al, now can I have my right hand back, you're making it feel like it's been through an industrial accident!
:D

(Although the cadaver handshake is a good way to say you don't want to be introduced!)

Bumped, especially for Jeff.

Bumped, especially for Jeff.

Thank you Philip. I was looking for this thread earlier and I didn't remember when it was last posted on.

Yes, I did give some hugs today. :)

not for the most part. I don't normally like people touching me...and if you are one of the chosen few that I let near me...you should feel so lucky. hahah. :D ;D

not for the most part. I don't normally like people touching me...and if you are one of the chosen few that I let near me...you should feel so lucky. hahah. :D ;D


germaphobic?  ;D

germaphobic?  ;D



in a way, yes. In another way..sometimes I just don't like people's bodies touching mine. :D

in a way, yes. In another way..sometimes I just don't like people's bodies touching mine. :D


^ I think you're safe. I'm more than a few blocks away !  :D

Haven't been getting my quota of hugs, for some time now.

Maybe that's why I feel the way I've been feeling.

in a way, yes. In another way..sometimes I just don't like people's bodies touching mine. :D


Then there's something wrong.

Haven't been getting my quota of hugs, for some time now.

Maybe that's why I feel the way I've been feeling.


... *Hug*

Hugging is VERY NICE!!!!

Some ppl dont like it though when i offer a hug :( (That makes me feel bad)

Then there's something wrong.


no there isn't..I just don't like people getting all up in my space.

Hugging is VERY NICE!!!!

Some ppl dont like it though when i offer a hug :( (That makes me feel bad)



...

*Points and laughs*

I love it when ^ is ruthless  ;D

no there isn't..I just don't like people getting all up in my space.

That's understandable...I've met some people who are like that.

That's understandable...I've met some people who are like that.


I mean..I don't want to come off as sounding like I am stiff as a board or something....I do love to hug, when it's someone that I want to be close to...it's just a lot of the times..I don't like just anybody touching me a lot..ya know?

I think I've gotten more 'laid back' about it as I've gotten older. I'm not a 'natural' hugger .... and .. .. it tends to be either sexually related , or family related .... i.e., my mother / sometimes, brother. However, being of English stock, such shows of affection are somewhat restrained / occasional.

Nevertheless, following a bunch of drinks the other night .... this guy who I've become friendly with over the last year or so .... and he' s married / 60 ........ well, he's going on holiday today... I won't see him for 4 months. As he was saying goodnight, I impishly leant over to give him a peck on the face ...  (not my normal style, I assure you). He reacted 'fork off'  or something like that ! He was momentarily taken aback ! Well, I can't blame him .. it was entirely unexpected, and probably did my rep. no good ....... but ........ I  know / am comfortable about my orientation (hetero).

All I could do was laugh. It was nothing more than a gesture of affection. But not that kind !  ;D

I think I've gotten more 'laid back' about it as I've gotten older. I'm not a 'natural' hugger .... and .. .. it tends to be either sexually related , or family related .... i.e., my mother / sometimes, brother. However, being of English stock, such shows of affection are somewhat restrained / occasional.

Nevertheless, following a bunch of drinks the other night .... this guy who I've become friendly with over the last year or so .... and he' s married / 60 ........ well, he's going on holiday today... I won't see him for 4 months. As he was saying goodnight, I impishly leant over to give him a peck on the face ...  (not my normal style, I assure you). He reacted 'fork off'  or something like that ! He was momentarily taken aback ! Well, I can't blame him .. it was entirely unexpected, and probably did my rep. no good ....... but ........ I  know / am comfortable about my orientation (hetero).

All I could do was laugh. It was nothing more than a gesture of affection. But not that kind !  ;D



awww...kissy face!! :-* ;D

I mean..I don't want to come off as sounding like I am stiff as a board or something....I do love to hug, when it's someone that I want to be close to...it's just a lot of the times..I don't like just anybody touching me a lot..ya know?

Oh, totally. I'm not misinterpreting what you're sayin.

I used to be like that myself, as I may have mentioned a few pages ago in this thread.

no there isn't..I just don't like people getting all up in my space.


*gets up all in Erin's face*.

I think I've gotten more 'laid back' about it as I've gotten older. I'm not a 'natural' hugger .... and .. .. it tends to be either sexually related , or family related .... i.e., my mother / sometimes, brother. However, being of English stock, such shows of affection are somewhat restrained / occasional.

Nevertheless, following a bunch of drinks the other night .... this guy who I've become friendly with over the last year or so .... and he' s married / 60 ........ well, he's going on holiday today... I won't see him for 4 months. As he was saying goodnight, I impishly leant over to give him a peck on the face ...  (not my normal style, I assure you). He reacted 'fork off'  or something like that ! He was momentarily taken aback ! Well, I can't blame him .. it was entirely unexpected, and probably did my rep. no good ....... but ........ I  know / am comfortable about my orientation (hetero).

All I could do was laugh. It was nothing more than a gesture of affection. But not that kind !  ;D
that's not gay?  ;D    J/K,  one time my best friend Buster, he's Italian, was goofing and greeted me with a "hey paisan" and did the kiss thing on both cheeks, and to me it was like the Godfather/Corleone family. no big deal. I love my best friend dearly, but it's not our culture or way here to kiss our buddies. honestly, I don't even like it when my friends wives or Diane's friends wanna greet or say goodbye with a kiss  8-P but I do appease them and give them a little taste  ;)

sometimes,I'm more of a handshaker depending on the person.

*gets up all in Erin's face*.



AGHHHH!!! :o

And here I was, ready to give Erin a hug....

Thankee much for the sour persimmons, Howie!

And here I was, ready to give Erin a hug....

Thankee much for the sour persimmons, Howie!


;D She said she doesn't like being touched and you want to give her a hug? ???

And here I was, ready to give Erin a hug....

Thankee much for the sour persimmons, Howie!




;D She said she doesn't like being touched and you want to give her a hug? ???


Like I said....if I know you and feel a positive vibe..then a hug is ok...but if you are some stranger who wants to get all up in my face...that isn't cool. ;)

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Like I said....if I know you and feel a positive vibe..then a hug is ok...but if you are some stranger who wants to get all up in my face...that isn't cool. ;)



Well, if we ever do meet, you better be prepared to get a hug from me.  ;D ;D ;D



Cat

http://www.fresnobeehive.com/archives/upload/2007/04/barney.jpg

Would you hug him,Erin?  ;D

Like I said....if I know you and feel a positive vibe..then a hug is ok...but if you are some stranger who wants to get all up in my face...that isn't cool. ;)

Of course. I wouldn't feel comfy at all if some strange person came up to me and tried to do that. :P

Well, if we ever do meet, you better be prepared to get a hug from me.  ;D ;D ;D



Cat


awww..I would love a hug from you, Cat! :)



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Would you hug him,Erin?  ;D



hell to the no..purple dinosaurs scare me! :D ;D

Erin-

Should we ever meet, you will receive a hug from me, also.
Warning: my hugs are very big, very warm, and somewhat bear-like.

Erin-

Should we ever meet, you will receive a hug from me, also.
Warning: my hugs are very big, very warm, and somewhat bear-like.



that will be just fine, Wayne! :)

awww..I would love a hug from you, Cat! :)



hell to the no..purple dinosaurs scare me! :D ;D




Even Dino? ;D

Do we hug more on colder days?

I would say that I only hug those closest to me - mainly family.  However the RR wives here seem to be much more into hugs and cheek kisses when saying hello and goodbye.  I tolerate it from a few and give off 'stay away' signals to most I think!  I hardly know these people.

awww..I would love a hug from you, Cat! :)






that will be just fine, Wayne! :)


what about me?

Do we hug more on colder days?


It creates more warmth.

what about me?


sure thing, chicken wing! ;)

sure thing, chicken wing! ;)

that's great, I can't wait! ;)

that's great, I can't wait! ;)



perhaps when I make a trip to Cali..I will stop by for that hug! :)

Not at all. Maybe if I haven't seen a family member in a long time.

Most Puerto Ricans are huggers, it's part of our culture.  It's called an "abraso" and is shared regardless of gender

Most Puerto Ricans are huggers, it's part of our culture.  It's called an "abraso" and is shared regardless of gender


In South Asian culture, hugging is a foreign concept (literally). ;D Grandmothers/aunts hug their grandchildren/nephews/nieces and that's about it, but I think we picked that up from the Brits rather than it being indigenous to our culture.  ???

Most Puerto Ricans are huggers, it's part of our culture.  It's called an "abraso" and is shared regardless of gender


And they kiss (on the cheek). The first time you brought me down there, I have never been kissed by so many strangers in my life. But it was all good. Now I am that "gringa" who is part of the family who can't speak a word of Spanish.  :)  :D ;D ;D



Cat

Not at all. Maybe if I haven't seen a family member in a long time.


same here.

And they kiss (on the cheek). The first time you brought me down there, I have never been kissed by so many strangers in my life. But it was all good. Now I am that "gringa" who is part of the family who can't speak a word of Spanish.  :)  :D ;D ;D



Cat


Yup, Puerto Ricans are an affectionate and passionate people

I rarely hug. I only hug people who are very close, like lovers.

I only hug friends and family.

Just curious. For me, I am a hugger and hug almost everyone I know. (A few exceptions.)

Im glad to know that honey I AM ALSO!!!!!!!! (I love to give hugs and kisses as a way to show love and kindness)

Im glad you do also :)

Im glad to know that honey I AM ALSO!!!!!!!! (I love to give hugs and kisses as a way to show love and kindness)

Im glad you do also :)


I hug and kiss certain people.

Im glad ya do Howard :)

The only people I'm comfortable and content with hugging are family members & best friends (those I've known for a long time) Other than that, hugging people makes me uncomfortable.

Only if I must.  Just don't touch my shoulders! That's all I ask!

Only if I must.  Just don't touch my shoulders! That's all I ask!


Why not?

Why not?

Because I'm not too comfortable with people touching my shoulders.  A frontal hug is okay.  A hug from either side is okay.  My shoulders are off limits to everyone.  I don't even like my mother squeezing my shoulders at all.  My mother says "I have two of the of the most non-touchy feely kids I've ever seen."

Im glad to know that honey I AM ALSO!!!!!!!! (I love to give hugs and kisses as a way to show love and kindness)

Im glad you do also :)


I wish you would stop calling my wife "honey", those sorts of endearments are my job

Im sorry Donny... Cat is my friend and its a way of speaking nice to her :)

Im sorry Donny... Cat is my friend and its a way of speaking nice to her :)



His name is NOT Donny. Don is his title and Carlos is his name. The English version of his user name would be Sir Charles or in his case Dr. Charles.


Cat

OOPS!!

Im so sorry Carlos :)