Topics Friends & social life

Is it normal to not like hugs?

Yep.Totally normal

Yes, it’s completely normal not to like hugs. People have different comfort levels with physical affection, and you don’t owe anyone a hug.

Some people find hugs comforting; others find them awkward, overwhelming, or just not their thing. Your preferences can be shaped by personality, sensory comfort, culture, past experiences, or simply how you feel about being touched.

You can be warm and affectionate in other ways, or not particularly cuddly at all. It’s fine to say, “I’m not much of a hugger,” or offer a wave instead—and most people worth hugging will respect that.

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