Looking at the results do far, there could be a real and serious hug shortage.

Assuming there is and especially if it applies to you, what tactics are you willing or wanting to deploy to remedy this?

#hugs #community #lonelyness

Go out and offer free hugs
18.5%
cultivate hug behavior in friends group
74.1%
medicate
3.7%
invent a hug credit (tm) system (with blockchain;)
3.7%
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So there is this thing about minimal hugs someone needs... At least 4 preferably 8 or more. [1]

Assuming you like hugs, how many a day are you getting?

#hugs #polls #lonelyness

[1] https://www.restonyc.com/how-many-hugs-does-a-human-need-a-day/ this isn't actual research as far as I know.

8+
4.3%
4 to 8
9.6%
1 to 4
35.1%
less than 1 day.
51.1%
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#photography #portrait #boobs #selfassurance #photomodel #monochrome #leatherjeans #coat #bnw #photographer #lonelyness #photomodels #rainyday

Model: X-tremlady
Location: Hafen Ruhrort, Duisburg, Germany
Photo and edit: The Blotch 666

It's been a tough 3 weeks filled with cancelled plans, non starters and trying to organise things all while coping with some challenging personal circumstance. Normaly it wouldn't register but things are compounding so I find myself spiriling today. #poem #poetry #isolation #lonelyness #writing

https://narrativecuriosity.co/lines-composed-out-of-frustration-and-depression/

Lines composed out of frustration and depression -

The writer reflects on the loneliness of always being the organizer in social situations, feeling dejected when friends and family do not reciprocate. Despite the desire for connection and spontaneity, they experience frustration during canceled plans and a lack of invitations, which intensifies feelings of isolation and self-doubt.

- Explore the divine power of words
Easy is' wat anners, als dat alles... Aber wat wisst machen?
Habt es euren Wünschen gemÀß!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onABq2PEyRI&t=3
#TheWhiteStripes #GetBehindMeSatan #lonelyness #lonely #Feiertage #Ostern #Easter
I'm Lonely (But I Ain't That Lonely Yet)

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The Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has introduced approx 200 special checkout lanes called "chat checkouts," across its stores in the Netherlands. Designed for customers, particularly elderly, who appreciate a slower-paced checkout that allows time for friendly conversation with cashiers.
The initiative aims to combat loneliness among seniors & foster social interaction within the community. ->

#lonelyness #chat #friendly #interaction #supermarket