I am not in a relationship and honestly, don't have time for one but I do miss the affection like hugs, someone to hold your hand, or cuddle and watch a movie. Do any of you feel like that?
I spend time with my little niece and a child that I am big sister to once a week and get a couple hugs and that seems to help but they say in order to be really healthy you should get at least 11 hugs a day!lol! Well I would settle for less than that but really do you ever feel this way.
2007-12-21 20:30:44 · 19 answers · asked by Peapie 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Maw's good in the hugs and cuddles business-- and I have a bunch of cool huggin grandkids. -- Great huh ?
2007-12-22 04:08:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am single and what few relationships (and marriage) that I have been in the past were not into the hugging, cuddling, and holding hands. I have always wanted a person (mate) that liked these things as much as I did. Have not found that person. I am a very affectionate type of person. I have always heard that you can't miss what you never had. Well in this case you can. I miss the hugs, cuddling and holdings hands that I never had. Even though I have my grown daughter and my parents, I am a very lonely person. I think it was not meant for me to have any one at all.
2007-12-22 01:37:13 · answer #2 · answered by SapphireB 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have no family or children. I am single and definitely know what you are saying. It was so bad a couple years ago that I broke down and got a dog. She has been the most loving & cuddling dog I have ever had, so that has helped.A couple of my female friends at work know how important this is to me, so they will give me hugs occassionally. It is funny, because any of the guys who have witnessed us hugging have accused us of "coming out of the closet".But, over time, even the guys realize the importance of a hug, and now, we have "group hugs". It is where several of us get together and give a massive hug to someone in need.And, strange as it may be, it is usually one of the guys that yells "group hug". It has helped, but I still miss someone holding my hand as we walk, or just the daily hug and asking how my day has been. You are not alone! (((((Peapie))))) Those are hugs for you right now!
2007-12-21 21:58:41 · answer #3 · answered by Harley Lady 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Can't give you a hug so we've given you a star! This is an interesting question and we feel very blessed that me and Tc have each other. Even though we both have deformities from our rheumatiod arthritis and having a hug involves some strategic planning we do know the importance of hugs and kisses. We're visiting our grandsons tomorrow so we will get lots of hugs from them coz we haven't seen them for ages....we'll be in pain afterwards lol, but it'll be well worth it!
We are sorry there are so many of you who do not have someone to share your lives with whether that's through choice or not....if we could we'd send all of you huge hugs through our laptop to your computers
((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))
that's the best we can do! xx
2007-12-22 02:08:59 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I've been with my only wife for 44 years and I always tell her that I love her every night before going to bed. Never know I might not wake up in the morning and I want her to know how I feel about her. I get and give hugs too!
2007-12-22 07:51:18 · answer #5 · answered by UncleBuck 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I dont ever feel like that, and I am a senior senior!
I go out of my way to get and give loads of cuddles, in thevsupermarket, in the street anywhere.
Problem is the police keep arresting me for it!!!!
Maybe the police will back off a bit this time of year?
What did you say your phone number was?
2007-12-21 20:46:48 · answer #6 · answered by budding author 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do miss them. Fortunately with the people associated with Red Cross and our clients we give and get hugs all the time, that is the BEST part of being a volunteer with them. The human touch is healing and comforting
2007-12-22 03:35:06 · answer #7 · answered by slk29406 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Love (hugs) in the nursing home they call it a skin hunger and they love to be hugged or just hold their hand. So it continues up until the time we leave this earth. Peace
2007-12-22 01:06:12 · answer #8 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We give and receive many hugs in my Monday morning senior bowling league. I have been in this league for several years and the people in it are wonderful. The best hugs come from my youngest grandson. He is the youngest of four and I think he will still do this for what I hope is a long time. (xoxo's to you)
2007-12-22 00:49:24 · answer #9 · answered by mydearsie 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Deprivation of loving touch, whether sexual or non-sexual, is a problem for seniors everywhere, and me personally as well.
I get massages whenever I can afford them, that helps some. But even though i don't want to be in a relationship, I do sometimes wish for a "cuddle buddy".
2007-12-21 20:47:03 · answer #10 · answered by Mother Amethyst 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋