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TerryL · Dec 30, 2018 at 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by NightNotes

The rent-a-hug service starts at $10.00 per hour. What a bargain! Wonder if they give out coupons once in a while? I'm being sarcastic, but if $20.00 gave me 2 hours worth of hugs, it would be very tempting. Although, knowing me, I don't think it would feel good to me, since it would not feel genuine to me, regardless of the provider's intentions.

The motivation and intention behind a hug is what matters to me, and this is something I can feel. There is a big difference between an obligatory hug and a heartfelt/compassionate hug.

i wonder if the huggers do this out of compassion for others? and might that help one get over the feeling that it isn't genuine? if one is hurting and there is no relief, it might help a little. that being said, a therapist i once saw used to offer hugs after each session. but it did seem a little obligatory to me.