Growing up .. my family was not very caring and affectionate towards one another... so now i feel like i cant show affection towards people.. and it feels a bit awkward when people want to hug or kiss you...
2007-09-16 14:20:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
growing up, i knew my dad loved me, but he just didnt know how to show it. i think he stopped hugging me when i was about 4... I used to hug him goodnight every night, but after a while I figured out that he wasnt reciprocating the hug, so I stopped. Like I said, I know my dad loves me from the bottom of his heart, he just has trouble showing it. so in school, my best friend would be very huggy with everyone, and I would just stand there. Like when we said goodbye to friends at the end of the day, she would always hug them and I thought it was awkward, so I would just say bye. But, slowly, I have learned to open up and become more affectionate towards my friends...I also remember how awkward it was to kiss my boyfriend in the beginning, and I dont mean "first time jitters awkward," i mean, it truly felt awkward for me. But I also have gotten over that =]. It is just something that takes time, but at least you know what you want to accomplish. It will happen, just slowly start opening up to people. =]
2007-09-16 14:33:09 · answer #1 · answered by susie q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a friend like that and i just go ahead and hug him. he turns away and i end up getting a chin in the face or something lol. so then i try to make a joke about it, and then i feel stupid cause i go on too long, then i get really embarassed lolol.
try hugging someone safe like family or a close friend. or when its a friends birthday or they are sad. just take the plunge, feel confident dont worry about outcomes
2007-09-16 14:35:30 · answer #2 · answered by soooo???......... 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is natural show when you love family or friends. KIss and Hug you friend and relative they are going to love you more. Break the ice.
2007-09-16 14:29:31 · answer #3 · answered by Jack Jack 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just do it. You don't need practice, it comes natural. With practice, all things begin to feel normal. I'm glad you're reaching out. ((( warm hug to you )))
2007-09-16 14:26:06 · answer #4 · answered by Sleek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋