Hugs. It is my official, pseudo-professional opinion that there's not enough of them in the world. (Fortunately not such a problem in the gay community, 'cos hugging's "gay", right?)
It is an interesting but sad predicament in which we find ourselves; outdated social stigma and taboos, "proper" ways of behaving, prevent us from indulging in the physical contact so many of us desire. In some circles, holding hands or hugging seems to imply a sexual relationship. Since when does hugging have to mean you are (or want to be) shagging?
So where do we end up? Some seek physical contact purely in the form of sex, some starve themselves of all contact to avoid offending or misleading people. I say society should get stuffed; go hug someone!
Certain cultures greet with kisses, on the cheeks or on the lips. Others think nothing of two men walking down the street hand in hand, or arm in arm. Physical expressions of affection can be perfectly innocent and platonic!
I only wish more people in this country would realise that.
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