I hate hugs

I have always hated hugs but totally avoiding them became akward at times so I stopped telling people that I hate hugs.
So today Im at the airport and I see a work colleague. I haven't seen her in a year because we work in different cities so she says " hey give me a hug before you go".
So I am feeling friendly and I like her so I try to give her a real hug my face gets slightly squished near her neck for a second making this like a kiss on her neck🙄🙄
How lame and weird. I hate hugs truly.

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smiler2012 · 56-60

🤫maybe you consider it to close up and personal and find it an invasion of your personal space [remsleep]

NestChicken · 31-35, M

@smiler2012 she must come from somewhere like east Asia or somewhere where hugging isn’t common. I couldn’t living in a place like that

smiler2012 · 56-60

@NestChicken 😄actually far from it i am from the united kingdom actually . i do not like being touched i know it sound strange but never have since i was a kid . i do not mind hugs if i am upset or i am a very loving person and hate seeing people upset and hurt and will offer a hug too comfort and console them

NestChicken · 31-35, M

@smiler2012 I had friends who were really touchy with me. I’m not going to detail how because I respect them. I tend to let my friends do what they want with me cause it’s just flesh. Most people though are respectful and don’t take advantage. I am also very touchy but only with close friends and the ones that are, drown in tlc. It can sometimes be too much for them.

REMsleep · 41-45, F

@smiler2012 I like the intention of hugs but I am too akward and I normally don't touch anyone so its hard to have someone so close. It causes a bit of anxiety. I love the love of hugs but I hate the awkwardness of hugs if that makes sense.
Now I personally enjoy taking care of others so I frequently place my hand on the shoulder or arm of someone that I am comforting.
But I can only fully relax in a hug with someone that I have no discomfort or anxiety with such as my mom or husband.