Free hugs campaign

[Kattt]

I've decided that it will be good for me and good for plenty of other people too, if I can encourage the organisation of FREE HUGS events.
I started a group on Facebook and on a more local site, but the idea is for as many people as possible to plan events near them.
A recent study revealed that 1 in 12 respondents described themselves as "always" or "nearly always" lonely. A hug might not resolve the problem entirely, but it's an established scientific fact that such human contact is massively important. Don't believe me?

Why Physical Touch Matters for Your Well-Being

Physical contact seems to be declining in modern life. But what happens when we lack human touch?

greatergood.berkeley.edu

Would anyone else be interested in organising within their locality?
All that is required is a few hours of someone's time and some basic human kindness.
Humanity desperately needs a little love.

 

[Huntfish34]

That is really awesome stuff, I think it's a great idea! Thank you for sharing this with us. ♥

 

[MlKE]

Personally I wouldn't, I need a stable relationship with regular interaction and physical contact. A random hug will not do anything except tear away the scab on the unclosing wound of a complete lack of social life.
Last time I hugged someone was an acquaintance's girlfriend in 2017 and the last one before that was also several years before. It only reminds me of what I've failed to achieve. I appreciate the intention but if I was offered a free hug I hope I would resist the temptation to not pick at that wound again.

 

[theboy]

I want it!

 

[Zegers]

1 in 12 respondents described themselves as "always" or "nearly always" lonely

Only 1/12? I don't know how a hug from someone you don't even know can help you, i think it would be of very little benefit if any, anyway, social relations are being commodified, renting friends, hug so on.

 

[Kattt]

Even a hug from a complete stranger means a lot if you are suffering from loneliness.
The thing is that human contact, of any degree, does definitely have a positive effect on our wellbeing.

Why Physical Touch Matters for Your Well-Being

Physical contact seems to be declining in modern life. But what happens when we lack human touch?

greatergood.berkeley.edu

FREE HUGS events don't demand anything of anyone. Nobody is compelled to hug anyone they don't want to. But for those who do feel a need to forget everything for a few moments, it's not hurting anyone.

Only 1/12? I don't know how a hug from someone you don't even know can help you, i think it would be of very little benefit if any, anyway, social relations are being commodified, renting friends, hug so on.If you're interested in joining the Facebook group, I can send a link.

If you're interested in joining the Facebook group, I can send a link.
It provides an opportunity to ask and answer questions, address concerns and share tips. The plan is for people to be able to share images from their events and even livestream if they want.