Some people don’t like to hug. They don’t like to have their space invaded or simply don’t resonate with the action of hugging.
THAT’S OKAY! :)
Embrace who you are and respect and honor your own boundaries. Nobody is telling you you have to do something you don’t want to do!
On the other hand, hugging has become such a socially acceptable way to greet others... that it may be worth the effort to increase your comfort level a notch...
Hugging tips and alternatives:
- be brief (a good hugger will respect your boundaries)
- begin by simply putting your hands on the other person’s arms and not a full embrace
- hold both of their hands in yours and look the person in the eye
- SMILE - a genuine smile speaks volumes
- be present... when you give someone your full attention they feel it
- pay someone a sincere compliment
Remember, any kind of authentic touch or connection is nurturing and healing... so keep practicing hugging with different and new ways of interacting, and know that huggable heart connection can come in many forms!
{(((hugs of consent)))}
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