to think that there needs to be a 'rent a hug' service

[Ohshitwhatnext]

Just that....a rent the hug service for people who have nobody to hug them. I was upset about something the other day and somebody gave me a hug. I've not had a hug for nearly ten years

I've had, and given, lots of hugs this morning. It was a very stressful day at church, and we all shared it around a bit!

You can. It's the oldest profession to rent an hours affection.

I don't want sex! Nor do I want a prostitute. I just want the comfort of a hug..I just want to feel that somebody cares enough to hug me.

You can. It's the oldest profession to rent an hours affection.

Wtf? Why sully a thread about a HUG. Yes a HUG - NOTHING SORDID ABOUT A HUG!!!!

You think prostitution is about affection?

Your post is warped starzig
Maybe piss off to another thread and stop sucking the joy out of this one

There were a couple of people walking along in town a few days ago with a handmade sign saying "free hugs". I'm lucky enough to have awesome DCs who give amazing hugs, and DBro and dad aren't bad either.

Otherwise, I'm not very tactile, but my boss also hugs, which can be great at times.

You can ask for what you like. I am sure they would be happy to oblige if you are paying.

I'm only comfortable receiving hugs from my partner, and will give a hug to my sibling when needed, but I've often thought I'm a bad friend to my huggy friends who I withold that contact from them.

This thread has inspired me to try to get over myself and hug others more, particularly those who are single or don't have family.

So thank you for this thread OP, I'm sorry you aren't getting the hugs you need and hope it changes soon

De-lurking after almost a year of reading mainly CF threads to say yes, absolutely. My DS rested his elbow on my shoulder the other day and the shock of contact from another human was tragic.

You can ask for what you like. I am sure they would be happy to oblige if you are paying.
I wouldn't want a hug from that 'service'. I want a hug that is free not at a price! And, by the looks of it, am not the only one.
Keep unhelpful comments like that way from this thread please

lovely to be thought of as the type of person who'd use a prostitute. thank you so much.

I think part of the point about prostitution is that is often, (not always), lonely men who have no physical affection in their lives who go to prostitutes - and often, especially if they are a regular, just go for hugs or a bit of warmth. I didn't think that starzig was being rude to the OP.

Physical affection, "love", acceptance - all basic human needs. It is a shame when because of our societal norms and rules there are so many people who have to live without this. (Including me for a lot of the time).

The elderly are especially lonely in this way - no-one hugs them. And men hug each other less than women generally do so unless they are in a sexual relationship they are unlikely to give/receive any physical contact at all.

PS OP - I understand how you feel so a vitual hug from me too. ((((hug))))

I have a friend who gives me long full body hugs whenever we see each other. He says you should each put your left arm up and your right down so your hearts are as close together as possible (or is it the other way around?) and hug for at least five slow breaths. He's a very good friend to me. He's not single but I am and he knows how comforting I find a proper hug.

Physical affection, "love", acceptance - all basic human needs

No wonder I feel so low. None of those in my life now

None in mine either. It's shit isn't it? I was reading a thing online about how some people go a week without a social conversation with another adult. It's been a month before now.

 Ohshitwhatnext

I find some of these posts incredibly sad. What I have discovered and gives me hugs is Argentine tango-not the version you see on Strictly which is show tango, with acrobatic jumps, exaggerated flying legs, and extreme stereotyping of men and women, which you cannot do in a social setting but real close embrace tango (see Why are dancers always hugging in tango here.)

Off the dance floor, you’ll find that tango dancers are very comfortable with tactile greetings and farewells, so hugs are common. So my advice is find a local tango class and start your hugging journey.