# For the people needing Hugs. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 12, 2003, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-people-needing-hugs/168339 "2003-04-12T23:09:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![irishgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8edcca/32.png) [@irishgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irishgirl)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2003, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-people-needing-hugs/168339/1 "2003-04-12T23:09:18Z")
I know that there are a lot of people on the boards who are needing some TLC and good thoughts sent their way at the moment. People who are grieving, depressed, lonely, anxious and generally unhappy. A lot of people start their own threads, but I know not everyone does, and not all the threads are read by everybody. So, I’m going to offer HUGS and GOOD THOUGHTS to anyone and everyone who want or need them. Maybe you’d like to do the same? ---
**Author:** ![ladydisco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/85f322/32.png) [@ladydisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladydisco)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2003, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-people-needing-hugs/168339/2 "2003-04-12T23:11:52Z")
Since I’ve been in very good spirits of late, I have lots of hugs to offer. So if you need one, here you are… {{{{{{ }}}}}} ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2003, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-people-needing-hugs/168339/3 "2003-04-12T23:12:09Z")
[My niece could do with a hug.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=176894) It’s just a shame she’s on the other side of the Irish sea. (The English side) ---
**Author:** ![Kal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9de053/32.png) [@Kal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kal)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2003, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-people-needing-hugs/168339/4 "2003-04-12T23:52:28Z")
What a nice idea for a thread **irishgirl**! To anyone who is having a rough time of it at the moment, I offer you my best wishes. ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-people-needing-hugs/168339/5 "2003-04-13T00:01:52Z")
Sure. I’ll offer a warm, comforting bearhug to anyone who could use one. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Scantilly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9d8465/32.png) [@Scantilly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scantilly)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-people-needing-hugs/168339/6 "2003-04-13T00:52:08Z")
I am full of so many hugs I don’t know what to do with them all. Sending love and cuddles to anyone in need. XOXOXOXOX ---
**Author:** ![Searching\_For\_Truth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4da419/32.png) [@Searching\_For\_Truth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Searching_For_Truth)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-people-needing-hugs/168339/7 "2003-04-13T03:45:57Z")
I’m sending a bear hug to **Davebear** in particular. ---
**Author:** ![Thaumaturge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/858c86/32.png) [@Thaumaturge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thaumaturge)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-people-needing-hugs/168339/8 "2003-04-13T04:00:19Z")
I’m one of those people needing a hug. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Pixiesnix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/898d66/32.png) [@Pixiesnix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pixiesnix)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-people-needing-hugs/168339/9 "2003-04-13T06:57:52Z")
I’ll hug anyone and everyone within arm’s reach. ---
**Author:** ![Mudling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5fc32e/32.png) [@Mudling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mudling)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 10:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-people-needing-hugs/168339/10 "2003-04-13T10:01:46Z")
Aww thanks guys! I needed that… _hugs the next 3 posters_ ---
**Author:** ![Ice\_Wolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/dfb087/32.png) [@Ice\_Wolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ice_Wolf)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 10:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-people-needing-hugs/168339/11 "2003-04-13T10:08:21Z")
Loads and loads of hugs from this part of New Zealand for all who need them. ---
**Author:** ![Essured](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/278dde/32.png) [@Essured](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Essured)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 10:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-people-needing-hugs/168339/12 "2003-04-13T10:14:47Z")
I have an excess of good thoughts, vibes and hugs over here ! Free to good home ! ---
**Author:** ![coosa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@coosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coosa)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-people-needing-hugs/168339/13 "2003-04-13T11:59:59Z")
I LOVE hugs - both giving and receiving. More hugs all around would make the world a nicer place. And you know what is really great? They’re absolutely free, and every single person has an unlimited supply of them to share! {{{{{{{{{{everyone}}}}}}}}}} ---
**Author:** ![Honeydew\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e19b73/32.png) [@Honeydew\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honeydew_1)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-people-needing-hugs/168339/14 "2003-04-13T12:37:30Z")
**Hugssssssssssssss to all who need them or just want them** I’m in need of one myself lately - guess I can hug myself too can’t I? lol… ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-people-needing-hugs/168339/15 "2003-04-13T12:39:38Z")
I’ll take all hugs that are offered right now! And give them right back, too. {{{{{{{for all}}}}}}} ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-people-needing-hugs/168339/16 "2003-04-13T18:12:52Z")
Thanks Irishgirl! I don’t need a hug _today_ as such, but can I ask for a raincheck? ---
**Author:** ![Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-people-needing-hugs/168339/17 "2003-04-13T18:28:34Z")
I’ll take a few hugs today, being sepated from the GF, but we’ll be back together in 8 days, and I’ll be in the mood for giving back to the hug pool. ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-people-needing-hugs/168339/18 "2003-04-13T20:56:49Z")
I’m glad I checked back. I need to deliver some special delivery hugs. {{{{ **Coosa** }}}} You’re now on my list of special people. And, I love your sig. 🙂 {{{{ **RH** }}}} Any time. I hope you know that. **{{{{SFT}}}}** No words needed. But, is it okay if I nibble on your neck while we’re hugging? Just a little? 😃 {{{{ }}}} - some 'fill in the blank" hugs, for anyone who still needs them ---
**Author:** ![Branwen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ea924/32.png) [@Branwen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Branwen)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2003, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-people-needing-hugs/168339/19 "2003-04-13T21:06:52Z")
Hugs for {{{everyone}}} and one especially for {{{Davebear}}}. ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2003, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-people-needing-hugs/168339/20 "2003-04-14T00:07:49Z")
Well, I hate to keep hijacking the thread, but I can’t ignore my dear friend **Branwen**. I’m sorry I forgot to hug you. I was only looking at who was already here. {{{{ **Branwen** }}}} And, just to pre-empt the last one who might be tempted to offer me a special hug…{{{{ **Margo** }}}} [/end Davebear hugging] [resume hugs for those who feel left out] [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-the-people-needing-hugs/168339.md?page=2)