A good hug is a way to let a person know that you enjoy being more than just friends.Able to speak much louder than words, hugging your boyfriend can let him know just how much he means to you.The psychological benefits of hugs have been proven.
Step 1: Make sure you look and smell good.
If you want, you can wear clean clothes and perfume.If you decide to wear perfume, make sure you don't use it too much.
Step 2: Put your left arm between his right arm and side of his body.
Place your left hand on his lower back.
Step 3: Put your right arm on the back of his neck.
Place your thumb along the side of his neck.Rest your head on the shoulder.
Step 4: Press your body against him.
Don't squeeze too tight, just tight enough to make the hug more intimate.
Step 5: For a few seconds, hold the hug.
If you haven't seen your boyfriend in a while, you should hug for longer, or he needs comforting.
Step 6: You would hug your friend.
Place your hand on his/her back instead of using the same steps listed above.Don't press your body as close.The hug should be made more casual by Pat his/her back.As long as it seems comfortable for both parties, hold the hug.
Step 7: Know what makes a hug good.
Always hug with both arms is one of the important things to remember.You have to adjust for height differences.This can include resting your head on his chest, bending your knees, or standing on your tippy toes.You should hug for as long as you feel comfortable.If you or your boyfriend seem anxious or uncomfortable, break the hug.Enjoy being with the other person.
Step 8: Understand that physical contact is important.
According to a famous group of studies known as the Harlow Studies, monkeys preferred cloth dolls without food to metal dolls with food, emphasizing the need for mammals to have physical contact.Babies that are held more are less stressed as adults.
Step 9: Realize that hugging is good for you.
Hugging a loved one releases a powerful hormone that affects the body's limbic system.Lower blood pressure and heart rate are promoted by releasing oxytocin.
Step 10: Be aware of the benefits of hugging.
Lower blood pressure is one of the benefits of giving and receiving hugs.Reduction of stress.There is a feeling of belonging and euphoria.Dopamine is a hormone that calms moods.The immune system has been enhanced.There is a sense of security.