How to React if Your Boyfriend Hugs You
Remember that he is your boyfriend; you chose each other!, Relax against him., If you have never been with a boy before, or are really nervous about touching, remember that a single hug or kiss does not immediately lead to sex or groping., Body...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Remember that he is your boyfriend; you chose each other!
Don't be nervous. -
Step 2: Relax against him.
If you pull away, especially if you don't touch often, it could be pretty offensive to him.
If he puts his arm around you, lean against him.
If he hugs you, hug him back.
Again, remember that he is your boyfriend! , Simple hugs are his way of saying, "Hey Babe! Good to see you.
In fact, good to be dating you." If you pull away, it is your way of saying, "Um, excuse me? Stay away.
Far, far away."
It can often be stronger than words, because people subconsciously look to body language to figure out what you really say.
Even if you talk sweetly to him, he may take it badly if you reject even one hug without explanation.
Just think about it: if he walked away from your hug without any reason you can tell, wouldn't it hurt your feelings? , Face to face is also better).
Say something simple, like, "Hey, sorry if I freaked out on you today...
I'm not big on hugs." Guys put a lot on touching, so make sure you find something else to make up for it. , If this is true, say so.
Many people, especially from conservative backgrounds, are shy about close contact in public but do not mind in private.
Most guys will be more than happy if their girlfriends have no problem with snuggling in private
- more time for being alone together!And remember he's your boyfriend the more you hug, the more comfortable you will feel with him! , Good luck!! -
Step 3: If you have never been with a boy before
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Step 4: or are really nervous about touching
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Step 5: remember that a single hug or kiss does not immediately lead to sex or groping.
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Step 6: Body language is a big part of relationships.
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Step 7: If you don't like hugging
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Step 8: but don't want to hurt your boyfriend's feelings
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Step 9: tell him outright (not in front of other people!
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Step 10: It may just be that you are a 'shy hugger'.
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Step 11: Hugging is a very natural way of showing how happy you are to be together through body language
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Step 12: don't be shy about it otherwise he might feel rejected by you if you keep unexpectedly pulling away every time he tries to hug you.
Detailed Guide
Don't be nervous.
If you pull away, especially if you don't touch often, it could be pretty offensive to him.
If he puts his arm around you, lean against him.
If he hugs you, hug him back.
Again, remember that he is your boyfriend! , Simple hugs are his way of saying, "Hey Babe! Good to see you.
In fact, good to be dating you." If you pull away, it is your way of saying, "Um, excuse me? Stay away.
Far, far away."
It can often be stronger than words, because people subconsciously look to body language to figure out what you really say.
Even if you talk sweetly to him, he may take it badly if you reject even one hug without explanation.
Just think about it: if he walked away from your hug without any reason you can tell, wouldn't it hurt your feelings? , Face to face is also better).
Say something simple, like, "Hey, sorry if I freaked out on you today...
I'm not big on hugs." Guys put a lot on touching, so make sure you find something else to make up for it. , If this is true, say so.
Many people, especially from conservative backgrounds, are shy about close contact in public but do not mind in private.
Most guys will be more than happy if their girlfriends have no problem with snuggling in private
- more time for being alone together!And remember he's your boyfriend the more you hug, the more comfortable you will feel with him! , Good luck!!
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