How to Hug Your Boyfriend

Make sure that you look good and smell nice., Step forward and put your left arm between his right arm and side of his body., Raise your right arm and place it on the back of his neck., Gently squeeze him, and press your body against his., Hold the...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Make sure that you look good and smell nice.

    Wear clean clothes, deodorant, and perfume if you wish.

    If you do decide to wear perfume, make sure that you don’t overdo it.
  2. Step 2: Step forward and put your left arm between his right arm and side of his body.

    Gently place your left hand on his lower back, right above his backside. , Place your thumb along the side of his neck and bring your head toward his right shoulder.

    Rest your head on his right shoulder. , Remember not to squeeze too tight, just tight enough to make the hug more intimate. , Hug for longer if you haven’t seen your boyfriend for long periods of time, your boyfriend needs comforting, or if you simply feel like a longer hug. , Use the same steps listed above to hug a friend, but instead:
    Place your hand higher on his/her back.

    Squeeze gently, but do not press your body as close.

    Pat his/her back to make the hug more casual.

    Hold the hug for as long as it seems comfortable for both parties., No matter who you are hugging, there are important things to remember such as:
    Always hug with both arms.

    Adjust for height differences.

    This can include resting your head on his chest, bending your knees, or standing on your tippy toes.

    Hug for as long as you both feel comfortable.

    Pay attention to body language and break the hug if you or your boyfriend seems anxious or uncomfortable.

    Simply enjoy being with the other person .
  3. Step 3: Raise your right arm and place it on the back of his neck.

  4. Step 4: Gently squeeze him

  5. Step 5: and press your body against his.

  6. Step 6: Hold the hug for a few seconds.

  7. Step 7: Hug your boyfriend differently than you would hug your friend.

  8. Step 8: Know what makes a great hug.

Detailed Guide

Wear clean clothes, deodorant, and perfume if you wish.

If you do decide to wear perfume, make sure that you don’t overdo it.

Gently place your left hand on his lower back, right above his backside. , Place your thumb along the side of his neck and bring your head toward his right shoulder.

Rest your head on his right shoulder. , Remember not to squeeze too tight, just tight enough to make the hug more intimate. , Hug for longer if you haven’t seen your boyfriend for long periods of time, your boyfriend needs comforting, or if you simply feel like a longer hug. , Use the same steps listed above to hug a friend, but instead:
Place your hand higher on his/her back.

Squeeze gently, but do not press your body as close.

Pat his/her back to make the hug more casual.

Hold the hug for as long as it seems comfortable for both parties., No matter who you are hugging, there are important things to remember such as:
Always hug with both arms.

Adjust for height differences.

This can include resting your head on his chest, bending your knees, or standing on your tippy toes.

Hug for as long as you both feel comfortable.

Pay attention to body language and break the hug if you or your boyfriend seems anxious or uncomfortable.

Simply enjoy being with the other person .

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