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<blockquote data-quote="tiredmommy" data-source="post: 46590" data-attributes="member: 1722"><p>&lt;div class=&quot;ubbcode-block&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;ubbcode-header&quot;&gt;Originally Posted By: Fran&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;ubbcode-body&quot;&gt;We are a physically affectionate family from grandparents on down. It is hugs without restraint and kisses on cheeks without reason. I'm sure there are many who find it overly emotive but I would never stop it or even put a damper on it. My sibs,kids, in laws and even friends are huggers and kissers. My 23 yr old difficult child still gives big hugs with kisses on the cheek. easy child's friends hug me and give me kisses. I can't seem to stop them. LOL.&nbsp; :slap:&nbsp; It's actually lovely. Our family would definitely put your teeth on edge. Just another spin on physical affection.&nbsp;&nbsp; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</p><p></p><p>I'm not talking about friends and family, it's more about acquaintances or practically strangers. People used to shake hands, but now they hug... it doesn't seem right to hug someone you barely know.&nbsp; :hammer: Friends &amp; family, now that's different!&nbsp; :thumb: <em> All   </em>&nbsp; of Duckie's friends at school run up and hug me. They practically stampede me!&nbsp; :rofl: But that's okay because there is genuine affection there on all sides. :smile:</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="tiredmommy, post: 46590, member: 1722"] <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fran</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We are a physically affectionate family from grandparents on down. It is hugs without restraint and kisses on cheeks without reason. I'm sure there are many who find it overly emotive but I would never stop it or even put a damper on it. My sibs,kids, in laws and even friends are huggers and kissers. My 23 yr old difficult child still gives big hugs with kisses on the cheek. easy child's friends hug me and give me kisses. I can't seem to stop them. LOL. [img]:slap:[/img] It's actually lovely. Our family would definitely put your teeth on edge. Just another spin on physical affection. </div></div> I'm not talking about friends and family, it's more about acquaintances or practically strangers. People used to shake hands, but now they hug... it doesn't seem right to hug someone you barely know. [img]:hammer:[/img] Friends & family, now that's different! [img]:thumb:[/img] [i] All [i] [/i] [/i] of Duckie's friends at school run up and hug me. They practically stampede me! [img]:rofl:[/img] But that's okay because there is genuine affection there on all sides. [img]:smile:[/img] [/QUOTE]

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