How to Hug

Hugging is the single most under-exercised human ability. With a hug you can say, "Hello. Goodbye. I miss you. I like you. I love you. You're amazing. Good game. I want your sex. Thank you. I'm sorry. I hope you feel better. I know the world is a big, bad, scary place, but it's all going to be OK."

A hug is like a physical "Aloha!" Plus, when done right, hugging makes your whole body tingle with joy. Hugging is almost always just what the doctor ordered; the only problem is, doctors don't order it nearly enough, leaving a majority of the world's population hug-starved. Most people are average huggers, some people are amazing huggers and the rest give the worst hugs on the planet. Put more meaningful hugs in your life with a few easy steps.

Instructions

Make eye contact with the person you want to hug.

Determine the type of hug you will be administering. Is it a family hug, a romantic hug, a playful hug, a sports hug, a welcome hug, a first hug, a sympathy hug or a congratulatory hug?

Open your arms.

Watch your potential co-hugger's response. If he shows signs of hug rejection, such as a clenched jaw, tense shoulders, panicky eyes or stick straight arms that seem to be glued to his body, abandon your hugging plan. You can do this and save face by reaching your open arms toward the sky and exhaling a relieving sigh as if taking a much-needed stretch. If your potential co-hugger seems ambivalent about your advances, hug with caution and give added attention to Step 8. If your co-hugger responds to your open arms by opening his or her arms, move on to Step 5.

Wrap your arms around your co-hugger's body. You can wrap your arms in one of three ways: 1) Both arms above your co-hugger's arms to encompass his or her shoulders and upper back, 2) Both arms below your co-hugger's arms to encompass his or her mid- and lower back, or 3) One arm above and one arm below your co-hugger's arms to form a "crisscross applesauce" or "X marks the spot" sort of hug. Sometimes the exact arm positioning requires some awkward maneuvering. This is natural and should in no way distract or detour you from the task at hand.

Relax into the hug. Breathe, and drop your shoulders.

Enjoy the moment. Do not think about the dishes piling up at home or the text message vibrating your phone in your purse. No other thoughts or distractions have precedent over a hug. A hug trumps all.

Remain for the hug's duration--no more, no less. A romantic hug can last for hours if you want. A friendly greeting hug, on the other hand, lasts a minute. Pay attention to your co-hugger's energy. If she wants out of the hug, let go. If she lingers, maintain the embrace.

Repeat three to 300 times each day.

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