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Is it alright for a man in relationship to hug a sad single female friend?

And is it alright for a single woman to approach a man in relationship when she is sad?

I want everyone's opinions, you don't get to answer me though, discuss it with your significant others.

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Grasshopper25 · 31-35, M

Yes both of these scenarios are absolutely ok. There's nothing wrong with comforting someone with a hug, regardless of whether or not one or both of them are in relationships with other people. A hug doesn't have to be sexual. Two friends can genuinely hug for comfort.

Madelenie · 26-30, F

Sure that two friends can genuinely hug for comfort, but what if it happens all the time? And what if the sad side develops extra feeling towards the other?

Grasshopper25 · 31-35, M

Well, I would think that the sad person's significant other would be there to provide the majority of the comfort, so that she wouldn't feel the need to lean on other shoulders as much.

Madelenie · 26-30, F

What if that man is significant to that woman?

Grasshopper25 · 31-35, M

@Marshmallow: Well, I'm not saying intimate feelings cant come into play. Im just saying normally a hug here and there should be pretty innocent. But if the girl is more than a little attracted to the guy, and it's happening all the time and the hugs seem to linger for longer than they should, that seems like dangerous grounds.

Grasshopper25 · 31-35, M

Hugging seems to be a grey area. It could be innocent, and it could be completely inappropriate depending on the nature of the hug and how they view each other.