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downtoearth Tue 15-Nov-22 09:27:38

Just that really,do you ever have a day when you wake up and need to feel loving arms around you without having someone special to say I am here lean on me for a while.
Well I am having one of those days.

albertina Thu 17-Nov-22 13:13:28

Hugs are so important to us. I live alone and don't get many hugs, but yesterday my daughter hugged me tightly and it felt great.

I am sharing that hug with you, close your eyes and imagine it.

Treetops05 Thu 17-Nov-22 13:30:19

Sadly, yes. The only hugsi get are my son and Grandson, his Mum has Aspergers and only hugs occasionally...can't remember when my husband willingly hugged me? Probably 2019 when my Mum died. I do hope you know someone who gives willing hugs...a friend maybe?

Alioop Thu 17-Nov-22 14:03:59

It is hard not getting a hug. I'm on my own, my marriage was awful, a horrible selfish man and we never had children. My sister is the only family I have, the last time she hugged me was at our mum's funeral 10 years ago and my friends and I seemed to got out of the way of hugs since Covid. A big hug would be lovely some days.

Bluesmum Thu 17-Nov-22 14:07:33

Sending hugs and loving thoughts,,, I know those days so well!!!

LizzieDrip Thu 17-Nov-22 14:37:43

Another hug from me dte. I’m a good hugger - plenty of squishy fatgrin I know how you feel, and this miserable weather doesn’t help. I prescribe a nice hot drink (of your choice), curl up under a comfy throw and watch something lighthearted on the telly. Be kind to yourself - you deserve itbrewthanks

lovebeigecardigans1955 Thu 17-Nov-22 14:42:31

We could all do with a hug from time to time, don't we? Sometimes when things go wrong, and they can seem like silly little things, we need reassurance that things will turn out all right in the end.

Alypoole Thu 17-Nov-22 14:51:22

A hug from me too xxx

LadyHonoriaDedlock Thu 17-Nov-22 14:53:36

I'm having one of those days too so let's have a big hug together.

There are far too few hugs in the world.

(I am an insatiably huggy person and i'm told I give good hug, but I do know there are non-huggers in the world)

Suzan05 Thu 17-Nov-22 14:55:25

Treetops05 I know how you are feeling, the only hugs I have are from my children and grandchildren who live in the south, my youngest and family are in Australia. We are in the Midlands. Husband won't hug or show any kind of affection at all. It's a very lonely place to be. It's a second marriage for us both. He was so different until the time we married. Thank you to the grans who have sent hugs to those who need them. Hugs and 💐 to all.

Bunty24 Thu 17-Nov-22 14:59:59

Sending you a great big hug. I know exactly how you feel and sometimes you can distract yourself and sometimes you just have to have a little wallow. How lovely to read all these huggy people replying, I hope it makes you feel better soon. 🤗

Shirls52000 Thu 17-Nov-22 15:00:25

I d just put this on FB this morning so thought I d share it

Theoddbird Thu 17-Nov-22 15:27:16

flowers

Rosiestocks Thu 17-Nov-22 15:30:14

Another hug from me for you dte (((((flowers)))))) and for anyone else who needs one. We all do sometimes don't we. I hope you're all having better days today

effalump Thu 17-Nov-22 16:02:46

Sending you a big ((0)). I know how you are feeling. In my case is the realisation that, aften 15 months, my mother's death is hitting me like a sledgehammer.

Nodj Thu 17-Nov-22 16:03:16

Focus on good things and hope those things bring a smile to your face and a hug to your soul.
Air hugs coming to you!

netflixfan Thu 17-Nov-22 16:42:01

Big hug from me!!! xxx hope youre feeling better.

downtoearth Thu 17-Nov-22 16:58:23

Oh wow GN is the hug that keeps on giving,and I thank each and every one of you,and return your hugs and squidges one hundredfold,I wish we could start a Mexican wave of live and hugs around the world,so that there is no lonliness and kindness is key.
I hope you all have recieved love and a kindness today big hug frm DTE

VioletSky Thu 17-Nov-22 18:32:54

downtoearth are there any groups or clubs nearby to meet people?

You deserve all the hugs

Hels001 Thu 17-Nov-22 18:39:43

Another hug winging it's way to you too! Hopefully this feeling will soon pass. Xflowers

crazyH Thu 17-Nov-22 18:54:27

dte - I too live alone, so no morning hugs here. The adults in my family are not ‘huggers’. The obligatory hug and kiss greeting when we meet. But the hugs and kisses I get from my little grandchildren are the best 🥰 And today, I got a lovely hug from my teenage granddaughter, when I dropped her off after her hospital appointment 😘
A big 🤗 for you dtex

ParlorGames Thu 17-Nov-22 19:02:16

I understand completely downtoearth and very often feel this way too.
Some days, I am full of positivity and others I just want to weep; Monday afternoon I felt so low I had a hot shower and sobbed and sobbed and sobbed! I came out with very puffy red eyes and blamed the shampoo.
I am sending anyone who needs one a huge hug and lots of flowers.
You are not alone

Rozzy Thu 17-Nov-22 19:44:40

Sending a hug; I admire you for being strong enough to realise you need the support of friends as we all do. X

JPB123 Thu 17-Nov-22 20:03:43

I always seem to be last….but heyho…….. big hugs from me too.x

downtoearth Thu 17-Nov-22 20:16:59

I am overwhelmed at the response,almost 100 hugs from you all it is so heartwarming.
I feel better today ,it must be the power of the hugs,I went to a friends and she cooked lunch.
I hope those of you who are feeling down for whatever reason soon feel better,its good to feel someone cares enough to reply,and that we all need the comfort that brings.
Big hugs to you all.

123kitty Thu 17-Nov-22 20:59:26

Wow - how lovely to see such support and kindness on GN