Touch
I am a toucher. For the most part! I touch people's hands and their shoulders and their upper backs. It is my way of conveying that "I care." I like to hug and I like to be hugged. For the most part.
But I also like my personal space. So once you hug me, then I need for you to take a step back. I don't like people to be 'up in my face', that is just the way that I am.
When I am with my husband, I touch him. He likes me to hold his hand. He likes to lay his hand on my arm or my leg. He likes to know that I am next to him. And that is okay!!
If you ever visit me and are standing too close and I take a step away, I hope that you are not offended. I just like my space! But please, do offer me a hug!
I am the same Paula, I don't mind hugs and I give them often but I do like my space also.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds contradictory doesn't it? But I understand
DeleteThat's exactly it! I love the hug and then I need you to back off a little. If people stay too close - I can't think of anything but moving back. I can't carry on a conversation or hear a word they are saying until they give me back my space! So glad you're back!
ReplyDeleteI love your One Word Wednesday's Lisa....
DeleteI'm funny. I don't really like hugs. We didn't grow up being hugged. My parents loved us, be they didn't hug us. I think this is why I am a little uncomfortable with it. But, there are times that I am ok with hugging. I am always okay with hugging my husband and my daughter, and do that often. I'm just weird!
ReplyDeleteYou are not weird at all. Lots of people don't like hugging. I don't like it when a complete stranger wants to hug me. I get that a lot from people who know about my husband...
DeleteI go to a church where everyone hugs everyone, stranger or friend. At first it was a bit uncomfortable, but then I got used to it :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on personal space. I notice sometimes shopping at the store and waiting to check out, some people need a lot more personal space than I do gauging at where people stand in line waiting.
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I am probably one of those people that need more space in the check-out line!
DeleteLove thus idea. Look forward to more of what you write on a Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteIt is a good writing experience!
DeleteI think every nurse I know likes their personal space. I always think of Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing saying to "Baby"....."this is YOUR dance space, and this is MINE". Ha!
ReplyDeleteThat is exactly the way I feel...good to hear from you my dear friend!
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