Hugs

Have you ever noticed how there are as many types of hugs as there are people in this world?

I generally only hug people I know, and whom I like. That means that I also only give a hug that has meaning and substance. Or, that's what I call it anyway. You know, the kind where you make a little "grrr" grunty-noise and give a tight, but not suffocating, "squeeze."

I feel really weird when I am the recipient of a "wimpy hug!" You know, the kind where the person smiles at you, puts their arms behind you, and then gives you this little pat like they would rather be on another continent....? Or, that they don't really add meaning to the hug they are giving you?

I've been the recipient of a couple of these lately, and I don't like it.

If you don't want to give me a meaningful hug, then don't give me a hug at all!