Recently, I’ve been contemplating the need for human
touch. There are a gazillion studies out
there that say we need human interaction, and touching and hugging are very
important for maintaining mental health – they are supposed to help with
depression. I find that very curious,
considering I’ve dealt with depression pretty much my whole life.
Maybe that’s why I’m so obnoxious – my kids won’t hug me,
which doesn’t make sense to me, because I hugged on them all the time when they
were little – or maybe that’s why they won’t hug me! There are a few folks that I see upon occasion
who will give me a hug, and that’s awesome.
I always feel so much better after spending time with those people and I’m
sure that’s part of the reason. But
there’s a lot of the other touchy-feely stuff that I miss, too. Probably why I put up with some bad people in
my life for as long as I did.
I’ve heard some people say they do just fine with their
animals and don’t need human interaction.
Well….that’s great for you. Not
so much for me. Chopper is a great dog
and all, but it’s not quite the same….
Touching is important. Having friends who enjoy contact and aren't embarrassed by it is better than a cabinet full of pills.
ReplyDeleteYep, what Bruce said! :) I realize there are some people who truly aren't comfortable with people in their personal bubble and I respect that; I feel sad for what I perceive that they miss out on but I respect their space. I'm bursting at the seams not to hug 'em anyway, though! My youngest is hesitant to hug as well.. I have to force it on him. My eldest grew out of that self-conscious phase. Maybe your kiddos will come around someday.
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