And I have 2 cats... but they don't hug back

@TheoryNumber3 You are totally correct! I do get some nice nose licks and adoring looks from Barnie though! LOL My stepson give me a hug from time to time. Even my ex sometimes when she is having a really bad time at her job. But they are rare.

@Barnie2years Yes. It's called touch deprivation, or skin hunger. Being touched is a basic human need. This article explains it better than I can: [wired.co.uk]

@TheoryNumber3 When cats put their two paws around your finger or lick your nose, that's the same as a hug, from cats.

@TomMcGiverin Well the meaning might be the same, but the feeling isn't. I need a big bear hug!!

@TheoryNumber3 Wish you were closer to the East Coast, I'd certainly volunteer! I do miss human hugs! But I'm not sure I would want to stand on the street blindfolded to get them. I prefer knowing the person, even if it's on a superficial level. Like if we said hi and were magnetically drawn to each other!