I am a definate non hugger. and I hate it when forced. Someone said "contact=good" I disagree. I don't wish to be touched, ever. my body=my rules. I just had a situation where a "friend"walked up grabbed me in a hug and forced it on me..this after beeing told numerous times that I do not like or accept them, her husand theen decided he could. I told him "NO!" he resonded with "fine then I am just going to take one" I took too steps back and he threatened me. Not Acceptable. I suggest that those of you who like hugs/ contact might want to ask before touching someone, whether in a hug or simply on our arms or other part of ourbodies. andi