Hugs are something essential for being. Far from a merely physical act, hugs become a sign of intimacy, security, support, love and a few other medical benefits. But how can we decipher the meaning of each one? For that we present the types of hugs and what they do to our being.
Types of hugs and what they represent:
of friendship
This traditional hug brings together the chests of both people in the same point. The pelvises are usually far apart and this is because it indicates that nothing should be misinterpreted. These hugs are usually quick and friendly.
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Side hug
During this hug, one of each person’s arms usually goes around the other person’s waist or shoulder. It is common for this sign of affection to be given when standing and its meaning tends to move towards respect and what is appropriate.
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Hug around the waist
Aligned at the same point, the two people involved in this hug wrap themselves in a hug around the other’s waist. Without a doubt this is an intimate and extremely romantic hug that invites someone to take the next step.
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One-sided hug
Not all hugs are reciprocated and this hug is the one that shows that one of the parties provides emotional support, while the other only receives it. In a more personal sense, the unilateral hug is a way of providing love and support, without the other necessarily having to reciprocate.
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Hug from behind
In this type of hug the meaning depends on how the action is executed. If the hug is very close to the other person, then it may indicate a romantic and trusting relationship. However, parents can also use it on their children to denote support and support.
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Bear hug
Those hugs that include a good body squeeze are recognized as bear hugs. In this prolonged and intense squeeze, the feeling of when we were babies and we sought to satisfy our feelings with a good squeeze is returned. On an emotional level it is one of the hugs most connected to the interior and well-being.
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Hug of hearts
To close this great cycle of expressions of love, the hug that is considered the one that most connects two beings is the heart-to-heart one. In this act they both hug each other and get close enough for their hearts to feel. If you do this hug approaching from your left side, it means that it is something intimate and the feeling of calm and peace will be infinite.
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Hug!