Hug Day 2023: Types of hugs and why is hugging important in a relationship?

Last Update: February 11, 2023, 19:02 IST

Hug day is special because it lets you express your love through physical touch. (Image: shutterstock)

Happy Hug Day 2023: Hug is after all an expression of love and care. He is absolutely free and has the power to remove all worries

Happy Hug Day 2023: An entire week of February is dedicated to romance and expressing it in various ways. Whether by giving roses or chocolates or proposing. During Valentine’s Day week, couples celebrate and cherish their love. Hug Day is the sixth day of Valentine’s Week.

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It is one of the simplest gestures that can positively affect our mood and make us feel loved. People hug each other for various reasons- to greet someone, to celebrate someone’s success, to console someone or just to show their love. After all a hug is an expression of love and care. He is absolutely independent and has the power to remove all worries.

Hug day is special because it lets you express your love through physical touch. The day reminds us that hugs are an important part of our lives and can bring joy and peace. It is a powerful tool of non-verbal communication and helps in the secretion of oxytocin- a hormone that reduces stress.

Different types of hugs and their meanings

  1. hug tight
    A tight hug is quite intimate and usually full of love and emotion. It is reserved for close people and signifies happiness such as when you see someone after a long time. It can also be a way of expressing sadness when you have to see someone off.
  2. side hug
    Side hugs are less intimate than tight, full-body hugs. This is mostly common among co-workers or co-workers or if you are just getting to know someone.
  3. waist hug
    In this type of hug, the arms of both the partners are wrapped around each other’s waist. This is a romantic hug to show love for your partner.
  4. Hug from behind
    Back hugs are very intimate and show a deep connection between two people. It symbolizes a trusting relationship where two people are very affectionate towards each other.

Why is it important to hug in a relationship?

  1. Sometimes, actions speak louder than words and a hug is one such gesture. It shows your partner that you are there for them. It provides a sense of assurance and makes one feel special.
  2. A tight hug also shows support. It is very important to have the support of a partner in a relationship. So when words fall short, a hug can do the trick. It helps in reducing the stress level and makes you feel loved.
  3. This Hug Day, shower some extra love and affection on your ‘special someone’ by hugging them more.

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