How to Hug Someone

Hugs are a great way to show love. Hugs show that you care for that person and you will always support him in both happy and difficult times. However, the way you hug someone you like, or someone you love, will be different from the way you hug a friend or family member. Read on for some more tips on how to hug the people you love so much.

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Hug your dear friend

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Approach them cautiously. Smile and say words of concern and praise. Surely he/she wants a hug too! It’s weird if you’re suddenly going to give someone a hug, especially if you’re in the middle of the block.

People often hug at celebratory events like birthday parties, graduations, or even when two people reunite after a long time apart (it can be a good time to hug someone).

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Lean closer and wrap your arms around the person you have a crush on, pulling them closer to you. Do not worry!

If you’re a man, her arms should be around your neck and you should hold her around your waist. Hold her in that position for a few seconds and release as soon as she lets go of you. Look her in the eye as you let go and continue to speak naturally.
If you’re female, put your hands behind his back and gently press your breasts against his. Release your friend as soon as your opponent releases you. Don’t stick to him or you’ll be seen as reckless.

Hug a friend

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Go to them. Smile happily.

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Hug them.

Women: Close your eyes and think about how much you love them while holding them. Hug as tightly as you like, but don’t hug too tight. Don’t pat them when you’re holding their shoulder. Some girls won’t like it if you do.
Men: Let’s hug and pat each other on the shoulder. If you’re emotional, give them a hug but don’t pat them on the shoulder.

Hug your lover

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Approach the other person, put your hand on his/her shoulder. Experience is that this act will be extremely romantic no matter who hugs the other first.

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Look the other person in the eye and say, “I love you/I”. If you want, tell him/her how much you care and enjoy spending every minute with them.

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Grab your opponent. Hold your loved one for as long as you like.

Male: Carefully slide your hand down her back, place your hand on her belt, and gently stroke it around her lower back. Put your head on your partner’s shoulder and pull her towards you for as long as you want.
- If you want, you can message her through the palm of your hand and try to warm her up.
- You can also pick her up and put her full weight on you. Girls especially love this move.
- When the two of you are standing apart, you can look her in the eye, smile gently, and if the situation is right, kiss her as you wish.
Female: Extend your arms towards him and wrap your arms around the opponent’s neck and back. Lean in and push your upper body against him.
- If the two of you are in an extremely intimate situation, interlock your feet if appropriate.
- Avoid putting your arms under his shoulders and hugging too tightly, even if you’re about the same height as the other person.

Hug a family member

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Go to them. Approach the person with gentle emotions. Obviously, the feeling of hugging someone in your family will be different from the feeling of hugging someone you like, lover or best friend, unless you and your family member are also friends.

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Hug a family member. It’s okay to continue talking while hugging.

The position of your hands is also not so important because the person you are hugging will not notice it too much.
Gently pull the person towards you. It is not necessary to make too much contact.
Swipe quickly over the person’s shoulder. Smile as you push away.

Tips for hugging in any way

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Only hug when the person you want to hug also extends their arms. If the person doesn’t seem ready to hug you, then you should back off.

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Be friendly when you hug someone. Even if you’re being actively hugged by others, help them feel safe. Act as if in that moment only the two of you existed.

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Avoid hugging someone too tightly. The best way to determine if your hug is too light or too tight is to let your hugger express how much they want you to hug. If they hug you gently, hug them gently, if they hug you tightly, hug them back like that.

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Stretch the hug a bit before pushing away. Hugging is a great way to communicate how much you care about others, it can help two people feel good and improve the other’s mood. Ending a hug too quickly can be embarrassing for both of you.

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Consider when to give a long, emotional hug, especially if the person is upset or down. If you feel comfortable, hold and hug them until they push themselves forward or release their arms.

Advice

Some girls like to be hugged so make sure you hug them a little hard but not too tight!
Smile, always be warm, sincere and open if you are going to hug the person you love.
Always smile. Smiling is a great way to show that you care about that person and don’t just randomly hug someone for the sake of a hug. Don’t laugh too widely or too cheerfully. Smile naturally, curling your lips a little more than usual is enough.
It is recommended to hug your lover for at least a few seconds longer than hugging a regular friend
Unless you’ve hugged the person before, don’t hug them without consulting. Furthermore, choose the time and place to hug someone wisely. Under certain circumstances you can feel very embarrassed if someone sees you hugging.
The way to approach to hug someone in any relationship is to stand a few feet away from them and extend your arms.
If you are a man and want to give your partner an intimate hug, rest your head on his shoulder and kiss his neck lightly.
When two men hug, they usually pat each other on the shoulder twice before pushing away.
Tip for guys: girls especially like you coming up from behind and wrapping your arms around her waist tightly (but don’t be too tight!).
Gently put your arms around her neck. If she’s tall, put your hand under the other’s but rest your head gently on her chest. Be romantic, but don’t be overly romantic.
If you’re going to hug someone you love, don’t hesitate! Just walk up to him/her and gently wrap your arms around that person and enjoy a peaceful, gentle hug with the person you love.
If you want to make eye contact while hugging, gently wrap your arms around the back of their neck. Don’t do it too hard or you’ll hurt them.
Never slide your hands into positions that make the person being hugged uncomfortable (put your hands down).

Warning

Don’t hug someone if you’re sweating or have a bad odor. And make sure you’re breathing comfortably before having intimate contact with others.
Avoid unexpected hugs unless the person being hugged knows you will hug them. In that case you will knock the person over and hurt them.

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