# I Need a Hug **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 24, 2001, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-hug/69964 "2001-06-24T12:26:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![hardygrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a3d4f5/32.png) [@hardygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hardygrrl)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2001, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-hug/69964/1 "2001-06-24T12:26:03Z")
Without going into detail, I just made one of the hardest decisions I’ve had to make. I’m feeling like my heart’s been ripped out with a dull melon baller and I could really use a hug/kind word. Sorry to waste bandwidth… ---
**Author:** ![Eutychus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Eutychus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eutychus)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2001, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-hug/69964/2 "2001-06-24T12:32:13Z")
I’m feeling kinda lonely myself so … {{{{{{{hardygrrl}}}}}} ---
**Author:** ![lurkernomore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@lurkernomore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lurkernomore)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2001, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-hug/69964/3 "2001-06-24T12:35:23Z")
HG, Sorry. May it all work out for the best. I’ll tell TP.{{HG}} ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2001, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-hug/69964/4 "2001-06-24T12:40:46Z")
{{{{{{{{{ **hardygrrl** }}}}}}} Sounds like a pain only love can cause. ---
**Author:** ![lurkernomore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@lurkernomore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lurkernomore)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2001, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-hug/69964/5 "2001-06-24T12:55:44Z")
HG, TP says if it’s the decision she thinks you made it will work out for the best and she should be back o/l soon. She sends her hugs. TP’s messenger bitch 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![callie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/2acd7d/32.png) [@callie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/callie)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2001, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-hug/69964/6 "2001-06-24T13:17:51Z")
{{{ **Hardygrrl** }} - I wish there wasn’t something I could say to make this easier… I know you don’t know me at all but if you ever want to chat I’m just an email away. {{{ **Eutychus** }}} I’m sorry you’re a bit lonely this morning Euty. If I was closer I would come take you out to breakfast. ---
**Author:** ![Arden\_Ranger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b487fb/32.png) [@Arden\_Ranger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arden_Ranger)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2001, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-hug/69964/7 "2001-06-24T13:39:15Z")
Tanya, I hate those little cyberhug thingies, so I’m sending you a HUUUGE good thought hug. I know what you had to do sucks and you hurt like hell, but you’re a strong person. You will get through. You, too **Euty**. Hugs. You should be feeling 'em any second now. ---
**Author:** ![Spider\_Woman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cdc98d/32.png) [@Spider\_Woman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spider_Woman)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2001, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-hug/69964/8 "2001-06-24T13:46:30Z")
//// **hardygrrl** \\ //// **Euty** \\ ---
**Author:** ![Eutychus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Eutychus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eutychus)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2001, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-hug/69964/9 "2001-06-24T13:54:44Z")
Hey, cut it out. I didn’t mean to hijack **hardygrrl** ’s thread for me as well, so save your hugs for her right now. ---
**Author:** ![Scotticher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Scotticher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scotticher)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2001, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-hug/69964/10 "2001-06-24T14:03:05Z")
I’m so sorry, **hardygrrl** … Whatever it is, I hope it works out in the very best possible way. ((((((hardygrrl))))) Scotti ---
**Author:** ![Verrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/46a35a/32.png) [@Verrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Verrain)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2001, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-hug/69964/11 "2001-06-24T14:03:38Z")
{{{{{ **Hardygrrl** }}}}} Sorry dear. You know where to find me if you want to talk. ---
**Author:** ![Silo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac91a4/32.png) [@Silo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silo)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2001, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-hug/69964/12 "2001-06-24T14:13:50Z")
_hug_ -Mike ---
**Author:** ![Astroboy14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/df705f/32.png) [@Astroboy14](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astroboy14)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2001, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-hug/69964/13 "2001-06-24T14:33:48Z")
Many, many hugs to you **Hardygrrl**! I don’t know what the decision was, but I’m sure you did the right thing for you… In the end it will all work out for the best! I believe this… My thoughts and prayers are with you! ---
**Author:** ![purrplebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90ced4/32.png) [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2001, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-hug/69964/14 "2001-06-24T15:34:05Z")
{{{{{{Hardygrrl}}}}}} I’m sorry you’re feeling this way right now. Email if you want someone to talk to, yell at, cry on (I have broad shoulders), whatever. Take care of yourself, and go get a big bowl of your favorite 'scream, with hot fudge on top. My prayers are with you. ---
**Author:** ![Jester](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jester/32/8223_2.png) [@Jester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jester)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2001, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-hug/69964/15 "2001-06-24T15:48:55Z")
{{{{{hardygrrl}}}}} You can get through this, and we’re all here for you if you need to rant, rave, or just talk about it. -Walt ---
**Author:** ![Carina42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/439d5e/32.png) [@Carina42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carina42)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2001, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-hug/69964/16 "2001-06-24T15:55:05Z")
BIG HUGS, hardygrrl. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Lao](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/2bfe46/32.png) [@Dr.Lao](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Lao)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2001, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-hug/69964/17 "2001-06-24T17:15:40Z")
Here’s to hoping things work out for the best for you. Good luck, **hardygrrl**. _hug_ ---
**Author:** ![Nocturne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/9fc348/32.png) [@Nocturne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nocturne)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2001, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-hug/69964/18 "2001-06-24T17:25:04Z")
(((hardygrrl))) Get in touch with me if need be. I’m willing to listen. ---
**Author:** ![Medea\_s\_Child](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8baadc/32.png) [@Medea\_s\_Child](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Medea_s_Child)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2001, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-hug/69964/19 "2001-06-24T20:09:28Z")
I’m always up for hugs. Rough choices, even when they are the right ones, can get pretty hairy. I hope the fallout is gentle and the healing swift. **BIG MONSTER HUGS!** (Those are the hugs I send to my sisters at camp, btw.) ---
**Author:** ![hardygrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a3d4f5/32.png) [@hardygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hardygrrl)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2001, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-hug/69964/20 "2001-06-24T23:21:59Z")
Thanks everybody. 🙂 Special thanks to \*\* Arden Ranger \*\* for the email and to \*\* Jester \*\* and \*\* Verrain \*\* for the cards. I know I’m doing what’s best for everybody involved but it still hurts like a son of a bitch. I hope things work out and everyone ends up happy. I’m just an optimistic fool that way. 🙂 [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-hug/69964.md?page=2)