It seems that once again I have made some less than healthy choices in my life. I'm not very good at hugging people until I know them well. I have managed to block my flinch reaction when somebody I just met gives me a hug, but I don't get comfortable in hugging until I KNOW you.

It isn't necessarily lack of contact, but lack of close contact for me, and it has absolutely nothing to do with illness transfer. It's all about my personal space.

Thanks Petra. I'm going to a place where I'll get and give some hugs today. Tomorrow's 4 might be problematic :) Unless doggy hugs count...