How do you explain to people that you hate getting hugged? Hugs are socially regarded as a way to show affection and choosing not to engage in physical touches usually makes you appear cold and “disrespectful”. I’ve had this issue for a while now since I’ve tried setting boundaries multiple times before but they keep getting preached. Sometimes I just grit my teeth and let it happen but others it borders on being physically painful for me when I’m overstimulated and someone comes in for a hug.
I live in a society where mental illnesses aren’t really accepted so how do I explain hating getting hugged?
