Friendship and mental health professionals say whether friends hug often comes down to a person's preferences.

HIS HUGS AND HIM SAYING HE LOVES ME. AND CAN I GO TO YOUR HOUSE? GAGA? THAT’S WHAT I’M GOING TO MISS. ON TOP OF ALL THE EMOTIONAL LOSS, OF COURSE, HER SON IS IN THE HOSPITAL. HER GRANDDAUGHTER ...

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