Shower the people you love with love.

[lostinstories]

You've probably noticed that I'm very affectionate. Here's my theory on the reason for it

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[dutchairplanes]

I always feel awkward giving kisses "goodbye". Therefore, I don't.

Ally's my only friend that would hold my hand.

Sometimes I wanted to hold Niki's hand but she yells.

[lostinstories]

I always kiss girls on their cheeks. Whenever it makes sense, at least.

If you're ever here, or I'm ever there, or we're ever together, I will hold your hand.

I just don't understand why some people don't like hand-holding...

[dutchairplanes]

I held Ally's hands under the Christmas lights at Disney because I wanted a boy to be there and she was the next best thing to have. That was romantic, in a way.

I can't wait to hold your hand.

Like the Beatles song.

[lostinstories]

I want to hold your ha-a-a-and. I want to hold your hand.

hugs

[startobee23]

I agree. I don't need the affection from my mom as much anymore because I know she loves me. But to make up from not seeing my dad, I count on my friends for affection- hugs all the way. And when I don't get any... you know the feeling.

Re: hugs

[lostinstories]

*sigh* Yeah. I understand. There are those moments where all that's needed is a hug.

[mozart_this]

And then you can take as you being a completely selfish, attention-grabbing person. It's a good thing that's not true.

The thing is, I always see people hugging and kissing each other. But it's usually the fake kind, you know? Hugging for the sake of hugging. Although, when you do it, I see it as a million times more genuine than anybody else. This is probably the reason people are so happy around you. You are happy around them.

And I finally realized what your buddy icon was.

[lostinstories]

I do know this fake kind. I hate the fake kind. It's painful and stupid and without a point.
I do nearly always mean the hugs I give. I hope and think that you do mean the hugs you give.

What's your icon?

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[mozart_this]

I always mean the hugs I give. But there are some people I developed 'fake' friendships with in the beginning of the year, so they expect 'fake', busy, metropolitan hugs everytime I see them. I hug them to be polite, but I feel dirty.

My picture is an upclose of orange tic tacs on a hotel balcony in San Francisco.

[lostinstories]

I get it. I hate being polite, though. As in, being polite solely for that sake, but sometimes it's necessary so that we don't anger others. GRRRRR.

Aha! For some reason, I thought they were like, a plant or cell or some kind of science thing. Up close orange tic tacs - I seeeeeee.

[dlrocks7]

i disagree. i also thought i posted this before. i think that physical expressions of love ARE necessary, not just in relationships. i dont think you should always be contented with simply conversation and a good time. obviously, conversation and a good time can be sufficient on their own, but i dont think you should feel bad for wanting a physical connection with some of your friends.

[lostinstories]

Maybe I only feel the way I do because I need these physical expressions of love so badly. I feel like these needs can't be right and normal.

Thanks for the assurance.

[dlrocks7]

i need them too. its ok to need them, even if its "badly."

then again, that may just be me making my opinion into fact. i tend to do that.

[megowaffle]

when did you stop getting the good night kiss? and why?

[lostinstories]

I still get it when Mom's awake when I go to sleep or she's at home. It isn't necessary though. I can sleep without it and I don't cry about not getting it.

I just feel like this nightly proof of her love in addition to my love-less days has turned me into this person who loves physical affection. And I do love it. And I often want it more than anything. And I want someone to pet my hair while they hold me. Yeah. If that makes sense.