To not see a problem with *hugs* or one or two kisses at the end of a message?

[HaveIGotPoosForYou]

I have seen a fair few MNetters complaining about offering hugs, hands to hold or putting one or two kisses at the end of a comment being 'unmumsnetty' and 'yuck'. I don't see what is wrong with it.

I can see why it would be weird if someone was commenting on what everyone had for lunch, but most of these are in the relationships, mental health, general health, childbirth etc sections and it seems perfectly natural to me if someone is In pain, grieving or something else traumatic has happened that these things would be offered.

AIBU here?
If so, why?

Agreed.

LRD I agree with you. But I always offer advice or give a similar situation and how that panned out etc before putting any hugs or anything like that. So I'm never just 'sugary'. It's strange because I'm not a big cuddly person in RL except with my family. With friends I find it rather strange but I don't obviously tell them that, as some of my friends like hugs.

But yes I think most people agree that it can be useful but not just because someone dropped their toast.

Dim problem! It is being supportive