At some point in your life have you felt powerless, sad or discouraged? I guess so, because at some point we have all gone through a similar situation. But also, have not happen that you feel like that, and them something special and magical happens when someone comes, maybe even without knowing your status, and gives you a big hug? And you feel like you have regained life and breath … If you have experienced, let me say that it is the power in giving a hug.

Hugs are so emotional, that just give them, you express more than words. Although we are not so used to give them frequently, there is no doubt that we must respond to them if someone comes to give one to us.

A hug expresses affection, respect, comfort, love, support; and offer a number of benefits such as: give courage and strength to someone who feel defeated; provide liking someone for what they did or how well they are doing; positive physiological changes happens to the one touching and who is touched; sensitizes emotions; relieves stress; among others.
There are several types of hugs, each of which are given transmitting many feelings and emotions. Then they are presented by name, the way how to give them, and also what they say. Pay attention to each one:

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Bear hug: It is the embrace in which generally one of the two people is higher and wraps the smaller. The embraced rests their head on the shoulder or breast of the other, and hug tightly around the waist of the hugger. When is giving this type of hug words are expressed as: I’m with you, I accept, I share your pain or joy. When it occurs in the couple, infinite tenderness and support it is transmitted.

Sandwich hug: As its name implies, to give this kind of embrace it forms a sandwich, that is to say, the three sides that comprise it. It is taken for three people, two of them are placed face to face, and the third, in the middle of the two. The huggers may hug from shoulders or waist, this embrace transmits and expresses feeling of safety, comfort and support.

Cheek Hug: This embrace, usually occurs from shoulder to shoulder and stick together cheeks. You can give standing, sitting, or a person standing and the other sitting. Don’t requires a complete physical contact.

Side Hug: It is given by two people walking together; they usually tend to be a couple because one of them is attached to the waist or shoulders. Express acceptance, tenderness and commitment.

Already chose your favorite hug? Well, do not hesitate to implement it and receive all the benefits; additionally also become a channel of strength and comfort, giving adequate embrace to those who need it in any given situation

ALFA

1 thoughts on “HUGS THAT EXPRESS MORE THAN WORDS!

  1. Marian says:

    Embracing is an act of love and it shows you care about others well-being. I wasn’t aware there were so many types of hugs! Good to know.

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