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Understand the Different Kinds of Hugs

There are many types of hugs, each with its own meaning. Here are some of the most common hugs and what they mean between two people:

  • Bear Hug: A full-bodied hug that envelops the recipient in your arms. Generally offerred as a sign of comfort or sympathy.
  • Full Body Squeeze Hug: A hug with gentle pressure from both sides squeezing the person tightly. This usually expresses strong affection or excitement.
  • Long Hug: A hug that last a few moments longer than a usual, expressing a deep emotional connection.
  • One-Armed Hug: A hug given with one arm around the recipient. Generally offered in comfort and can be seen as more casual than a two-arm hug.
  • Quick Hug: A brief hug, usually given in greeting or goodbye. Generally offers warmth and comfort without requiring a long embrace.
  • Reaching Around Hug: A hug from behind where both arms come around the other person’s body to embrace them from the back.
  • Release Hug: A hug that does not last too long and is used to express farewell or comfort without overwhelming the person.
  • Side Hug: A hug that involves both people sidling up to each other while their arms partially embrace around each other.
  • Initiator Hug: When the hugger reaches out and initiates the embrace with the other person. Generally indicates they want to show comfort.
  • Back Pat Hug: A hug that usually involves one person embracing the other while patting their back.
  • Cheek Hug: An affectionate, intimate hug where a person’s cheeks rub against the other person’s cheeks.
  • Concerned Hug: A hug that expresses concern or sympathy.
  • Gentle Hug: A gentle embrace that can indicate either gentle affection or an awkward attempt at a hug.
  • Head Hug: A hug where one person wraps their arm around the recipient’s head.
  • Desperate Hug: An intense hug usually given when someone is feeling helpless or in need of comfort.
  • Half Hug: When the person initiating the hug puts one arm around the other person. It can indicate an awkward or a flirty attitude.
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