Do you like hugging?

I don't hug. I'm just not into being that close to another human. So back off...it doesn't mean I don't love you.

Depends on who is being hugged. In general I am not a very touchy person unless I know the other person really well.

Hugs are a good thing. However, hugs, like handshakes, have a natural lifespan that should not be exceeded. (And I'm irked when it is, both for hugs and handshakes.)

I could take or leave it. My wife and daughter, however, enjoy them. So I am forced into it.

I love hugging. In Mensa, everyone always hugged everyone else hello, goodbye, or just "glad you're still here". It was great.

Funny story, true story -- when I was in high school I got sucked into a cult called The Catholic Church and became very involved in their youth ministry. It was very common, in fact, de rigeur to begin and end each meeting with a group hug. Typical technique, using somatic/first-circuit bio-survival bliss as a manipulator -- but it's stuck with me. It's still the most common way I greet my good friends. on more than one occasion, I've seen people raise eyebrows at it, but it's a habit I can't (and really don't want to) break.

I am a very physical person and hugging is really important to me. I think people underestimate the value of simply being touched by another individual. It expresses so many emotions and provides a wonderful outlet. I do try not to hug people I realize are uncomfortable with it, except that my early training at MIT led me to the conclusion that many people who act reluctant are actually eager for hugs, they just have a hard time opening up to them. I've had people say to me that a hug from me saved their lives and I know it enriches mine. I can go without sex for months without really noticing, but a week without a hug and I'm a madwoman.

there was a study on how many hugs a day you're supposed to get to ensure your mental health. I can't remember the number, but many people used this report to ask for hugs for weeks after!

I almost always hug to indicate that someone's friendship is special to me or as a way to indicate a renewed sense of friendship.

It depends on the person. Mostly I like it, so that's what I chose. I love hugging my husband, and get really grouchy when I can't do so for more than about 24 hours, as most of you know so very well.

There's something very comforting in getting a hug from someone you care about....but some "touchy-feely people (associates or acquaintances rather than close friends or family) skeeve me out.

I like hugging; I think it's a good expression of affection without really committing yourself to anything. Also, among friends, it's a recognized expression of affection if you don't want to go so far as kissing.

I like it, but only with certain people. mostly I don't want people invading my space..

I love hugs. How long and how close a hug depends on the person and the circumstances, but anyone I like even a little I enjoy hugging.

all the time, twice on sunday

With the right folk on the right occasion it's wonderful.

I love to hug my husband every time I see him (there's just nothing as soothing & comforting as a big bear hug) & my children, but after that, hugging seems more like a 'must-do' thing with close friends and all relatives.

But only my husband.

Interesting... at one time I'd have said "love", these days it's "like." I wonder why?

I need another option, "hugging someone you love is the best thing in the world."

I love hugging.