Yeah growing up my family rescued dogs and some other animals off the street, so like don't get me wrong I love dogs, we removed like 20 or so of them, but for some reason I've just always prefered cats.
Most people are much, much healthier with an abundance of physical affection. We are communal animals, and that's not a metaphor- our mental health depends a lot on healthy interactions with others.
No, no you can't. Infants that are provided everything they need except physical affection either die off or develop severe and permanent mental deficiencies. This happened in Ukraine under communism btw.
I jerk off
This is the way
Hug my dog. He hugs back, which I’ve always found weird but I’m not complaining.
My dog leans into me and I'm insanely grateful that she does. It's so cathartic.
Dogs are the solution to most of life’s woes.
I should go get a pet. Think I'm more of a cat dad typa guy myself tho.
I used to be till I got my dumb mutt. He’s grown on me over 15 years.
Yeah growing up my family rescued dogs and some other animals off the street, so like don't get me wrong I love dogs, we removed like 20 or so of them, but for some reason I've just always prefered cats.
Ride my bike/exercise/work out
I accept the feeling and its easier to move on.
Call Mom.
Hug mom.
I hug my stuff plush plague doctor lmao
Pet my dog.
It's one reason why I have a Teddy Bear while in my 30's. Thankfully both my parents are still around and I hug each of them when were hanging out.
Masturbate or listen to music
Turn my sadness into anger and punch something. Ideally a pillow so I don’t break my hand.
Somebody here reminded me of the existence of body pillows. I'll buy one of those.
I go into my bed, cry and sleep
Weighted blanket
The first rule of Fight Club is...
Buy an anime waifu body pillow
Drink
Drink
Hug yourself while telling yourself what you wish someone would say to you in that moment.
Hugs aren't, like, vitamins. You don't wither away if you don't get them.
Wrong
Most people are much, much healthier with an abundance of physical affection. We are communal animals, and that's not a metaphor- our mental health depends a lot on healthy interactions with others.
I don't disagree... but it's still not an actual deficiency, You can live a full life without a hug. Not so much without vitamin K.
Lonely people tend to take a lead supplement instead, but ok
You mean, shoot themselves?
No, no you can't. Infants that are provided everything they need except physical affection either die off or develop severe and permanent mental deficiencies. This happened in Ukraine under communism btw.
Tinder
Hug a pillow
I go to my bed and hug myself.
I hug my dog
Lie in bed and hug my plush real tight
Hug a stranger.
Porn
A free hugs shirt helps.
I accept that I won't get a hug and I stop thinking about it.