Timid about hugging men in I love life anyway
- Nov. 30, 2024, 9:57 p.m.
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So. I told a male friend I wasn’t interested in hugging. He declared several time since then that he’s a married man. Am I going crazy? That was not an invitation for anything. I’m avoiding him till I can get myself together. If I said I don’t want physical contact, that doesn’t mean I’m wanting attention. I want my space kept for me. There’s been too much concern from him with my emotions at times too. I need to safeguard myself. I’m sure this man means well. I trust him 100% not to be creepy. I didn’t mean to hurt his feelings. I know he’s married. So am I. I’m just trying to keep at arms length. Did I really do something wrong? I don’t feel it is healthy to invade my emotional space. I feel boundaries are being crossed. I’m concerned. He should be too. If he can think on the matter. Now it’s assumed I thought he was coming on to me. Can this be happening? How could I have done better? Im hopeful I can sort this out or just get on the other side of the room distance from this individual.
Deleted user ⋅ November 30, 2024
Side hug. Safe. Not face to face. Very platonic that way. Arm around shoulders very brief.
Shattered ⋅ November 30, 2024
I flat out tell people that I am not a hugger… There are a few people that I will hug. Otherwise, I don’t. Plain and simple. I don’t agree with the above note about the alternative types of hugging… Your body, your choice.