I hugged people today...

[regretful2]

I hugged a number of people today. Masks worn by me and those I hugged. I feel so guilty.

Did you know them or was it a random attack

I knew them

I honestly feel guilty. Probably anxiety.
We are in such strange times.

Why? Have you been reckless throughout this pandemic? Have they? If no, enjoy the human contact. I hugged my sister at the weekend and we didn't let go for about 10 minutes. I have my DH and my DD but she lives alone and sometimes you just need a hug.

Hugs release good loving hormones. You sound like you needed a good hug x

I hugged my brother when he appeared on my doorstep crying.

I also hugged my grandma when my grandad went into intensive care and we didn’t know if he’d last the night (non covid related).

I think sometimes hugs need to come first.

"I think sometimes hugs need to come first."

Totally agee x

What a wonderful bunch you are. Thank you.

Meh! You're only human OP.

But if you've ever so much as sniffed Mumsnet before (particularly AIBU), you'll know you're in for a kicking.

@Pieceofpurplesky

Did you know them or was it a random attack

Actually spat my drink out at this comment 😂

Hugs are in for christmas.

We all need hugs

World's gone mad. As if people actually feel guilty for giving someone a hug.

Bloody hell not even allowed to human anymore. We'll all be robots by the time time this is 'over'

I hugged someone last week too, it was excellent.

The hug I gave my mum and Dad in the summer when it all felt a bit safer is something I will treasure for the rest of my life. We've mostly avoided it since then again but there was so much love in that 10 minutes.

I wish I had someone to hug

Hugged a few residents, I care for at work.

@purpleme12 well here's a virtual big bear hug for ya coming all the way down the internet, warming up your heart x

A colleague at work lost her mum (not to Covid) and several people asked if they could give her a hug, which she accepted.
Sometimes you have get to show humanity.

I put my arm around a stranger last week.
In the cemetery tending to dd's grave, I became aware of an elderly man standing at a new grave crying. He was 90 and his wife had died 3 weeks ago. I felt so sorry for him, he was so upset I even offered him a lift home.
Sometimes we all need a cuddle.

Meh, you were wearing masks don't feel guilty.

I'm in the minority when I say this but I don't enjoy hugs unless from DS.
I don't like to be touched and feel my self stiffen up when I meet a hugger!

I’ve hugged my friend a couple of times - it’s just a habit, goodbye, big hug. We’re both still alive. Other than that it’s just been my DP since March, which seems so weird now I see it written down.

@ParkheadParadise

I put my arm around a stranger last week. In the cemetery tending to dd's grave, I became aware of an elderly man standing at a new grave crying. He was 90 and his wife had died 3 weeks ago. I felt so sorry for him, he was so upset I even offered him a lift home. Sometimes we all need a cuddle.

That was really lovely of you 🌷

I'd love a hug at the mo. This second lockdown feels worse than the first for me. It's dark. I don't know how long it's going to go on.

@Pieceofpurplesky

Did you know them or was it a random attack

😀

@regretful2

I hugged a number of people today. Masks worn by me and those I hugged. I feel so guilty.

Why are you feeling guilty? Risk to them? Risk to someone else you're in contact with? Breaking the rules?...??

What was the reason for the hugging?