Complete guide to know how a man in love hugs you

There are men who do not speak easily. His gestures say much more than his words.

That is why the demonstrations of affection in couples are usually a source of longing and dreams.

Who has not imagined arriving at the airport and receiving a movie hug?

A hug implies a connection. It is not given to anyone. And it can be a clear demonstration of love.

Whether your boy is outgoing or shy, these gestures reveal the type of bond he has with you.

But understanding a hug can be confusing.

What does it mean to hold you tight? Does he hug you as his friend or as something else?

Not to worry! With this complete guide you will understand what his way of hugging means and, most importantly, how a man in love hugs you.

Ready to find out?

Here we go!

The complete guide with the 11 ways in which a man who is in love hugs you

1) Hugs you when you need it

It doesn’t matter if that hug is long or short. Front or side. He knows how and when to hug you.

He has like an internal clock, which gives him hug time.

You’ve had a bad day. You are unmotivated at work. They have treated you badly. You feel sad for no reason.

He knows what you need.

His intention is clear: to support and comfort you, because he cares about you.

And without a doubt this hug is the best remedy for your discomfort.

Michael Murphy, a researcher at Carnegie Mellon University, explains that these demonstrations

“They make people feel that they are loved, that they have someone who is there for them, but who doesn’t make any judgments.”

If your boy perceives that you are wrong and hugs you, his gesture says that he cares about you.

He will not make judgments about it. He only wants your well-being.

2) Hug from behind

He hugs you from behind and you feel his face close to your neck.

His hands wrap around your waist and suddenly you feel contained, safe. He is behind, watching over you.

These are typical characteristics of the back hug.

If your boy hugs you from behind, it is a sign of affection and interest in you. Congratulations! He clearly cares about you and he wants to be your protector.

This describes, that they have a stable and solid bond. A symbol of love.

Did you know that this hug also helps to unite them more?

When he hugs you from behind, he can brush your hair and smell your perfume. This stimulates their sensory memory. And when perceiving these aromas, he will automatically think of you.

3) Bear hug: tight

This hug is very special.

His hug is from the front and surrounding your back. It is intense and container.

Try to make you feel safe in it. And he demonstrates it by squeezing you hard, he might even lift you up in the air, while he does it, to make you smile.

According to David Straker, psychologist and personal coach, putting too much pressure on the other in a hug can be related to a romantic feeling.

And it is that this type of hug allows both bodies to be in total contact. His heart is close to yours, without limits.

It may be that he gives you this kind of hug when saying goodbye. If so, she is reminding you, that she has a hard time leaving you.

It indicates that he will miss you. Reflecting a deep commitment. Clear sign of love.

4) Surprise hug

You are focused on solving that report, which your boss has forgotten to give you in advance.

Your focus is only on the screen. You’re anxious to finish, but surprise! He came to remind you that he is there and receiving his hug relaxes you, it takes away stress.

He can even give you a little back rub while doing it.

You are relieved to know that no matter what happens, he will be there.

This gesture says that his concern for you is constant and shows it.

For the therapist and author of the book “The language of hugs”, Lía Barbery, a hug generates security, reinforces self-esteem and alleviates loneliness.

And when someone you love has a stressful day, you give them a hug without thinking twice.

This is a good sign, his attention is always on you.

5) Hug when walking

Although this type of hug is typical between authentic friends or family. According to David Straker, it also shows closeness or protection.

Therefore, if you have been dating your guy for a while and he often makes this gesture, he may want to show himself proud of you and as your protector to the rest of the world.

If, in addition, when doing so, he puts his hands in one of your pockets, he feels full confidence with you.

It is a comfortable and stable bond.

6) Hug looking into your eyes

The most romantic hug of all. She takes you by the waist while your arms wrap around her neck. Her gazes hold. Her faces are millimeters away.

This type of hug is typical of love in its early stages. It is a sincere gesture and delivery.

It is said that the look is the door to the soul. And for him to keep his gaze speaks of his special connection.

This way of embracing is about love and knowing the other. It is so intimate that many times it happens after making love with your man in love.

If your guy hugs you like this often, he is crazy about you.

7) slow

A study published in Acta Psychologica affirms that for a hug to be pleasant and refer you to a very close bond, it must last more than five seconds.

When a man is in love, he shows tenderness and subtlety.

That he hugs you slowly, caressing your back, is a sign of intimacy, togetherness and appreciation.

When you have someone in your life whom you value, you show it with tenderness and without haste.

He enjoys that contact with you and wants you to know it.

8) Territorial Hug

David Straker explains that this type of gesture occurs only in public situations.

It is a hug that shows that you are with him.

Maybe you are in a bar talking to friends he doesn’t know.

Or you find yourself by surprise with that coworker, that you always mention to him.

In these situations he takes you from behind and gently entwines his hands around you, adding to the conversation, but at the same time, marking territory.

Or maybe he wraps one of his arms around your back, taking you by the shoulders in a relaxed way.

No matter what the way, your casual hug, while talking to another man, gives away your intent.

Not only does he want to be noticed and show that you are his girl, but he may also feel jealous or insecure for fear of losing you.

And although he probably doesn’t want you to know, his gesture gives it away. She wants you just for him.

9) Hug around the waist

When a man hugs you from the front by the waist and pulls you towards him it means love and desire.

David Stracker indicates that these types of hugs have a romantic connotation, since they reveal a mutual and intimate affection.

You wouldn’t let just anyone grab you by the waist, would you? I mean that intimacy.

In addition, he expresses tenderness and dedication, since he can look you in the eye, but at the same time tell you that he wants to experience everything with you.

10) Movie hug. Yes, the one we all want.

The most seen hug in Hollywood movies.

She runs to meet him. He takes her tight in her arms, her arms spinning in the air and kisses her passionately while he gently lowers her. Do you know him?

Although this hug is very popular, very special factors have to occur for it to happen:

time and/or distance.

This gesture is one of the most romantic, as it clearly shows how much you have missed each other. It usually occurs after a trip, or perhaps, an argument, that has distanced them for a while.

It is a hug that releases the anxiety and joy of that long-awaited and sometimes dreamed reunion.

If you are one of the privileged ones, who has experienced it, your guy is certainly in love.

(And you may be too!)

11) Hug requested: when HE asks you for a hug

It may happen that he approaches you, extends his hand and makes you understand that he needs a hug.

Sure, you’ll give it to him, but what does it mean when a man asks you for a hug?

There are thousands of reasons that can push him to ask you for one. The important thing is, that he is asking you.

That means, that you inspire confidence and protection.

Paulo Coehlo, famous writer, says in his book Aleph:

“A hug means: you don’t threaten me, I’m not afraid to be close, I can relax, feel at home, I’m protected and someone understands me.”

Either because he’s having a bad day or he just misses you. If he asks you for a hug, he needs to connect with you and he enjoys it.

Have you ever wondered what goes through a man’s mind when they hug?

Simon Pegg, in one of his most popular movies said,

“Do you know what it means to hug? It is to squeeze without drowning.”

And that is precisely what your boy is looking for when hugging. A frank and stress-free contact.

The writer David Tumarinson says that when a man hugs you, it closes a tight circle between you and him. It is a circle of tenderness and protection. Putting the woman right in the middle of this circle.

Probably hugging you is not thinking about anything else, than enjoying that moment of connection and warmth with you. Giving you the prominence you deserve.

Do you want that man to never let you go again?

When you really love someone, you simply want to be by their side, you want to share with them, discover with them and have fun with them.

You could be in a great relationship, but if you want to make sure that you can keep your love as intact as the first day, you have to take a look at Noelia Sandoval’s theories.

As an expert in male psychology and relationships, Noelia has spent years studying how the factors of falling in love work in men. She shares in her book, “Melt it with love” the fibers that if you learn to unleash in him, will make him have no eyes (or hugs) for anyone else.

And not only that, but they will be able to enjoy a healthy, deep and intimate relationship.

In his book he describes in detail the step by step to make any man fall in love deeply.

If you love his hugs and want him to never stop giving them to you, I really think reading about his methods might help you.

Here I leave you once again access to more information.

Have you still not detected the way he hugs you?

Hugs, which we receive, are not always a sign of falling in love or love.

Some simply mean friendship or empathy. Others reveal doubts or passion.

Here we will continue with the ways in which a man in love does NOT hug you

1) Pat

This is the typical hug, which as a girlfriend you would hate to receive in any situation.

Straker affirms that this hug is very common between friends or acquaintances. He demonstrates a bond, which is not intimate or sentimental. It is usually very short. And express empathy or friendship.

They are brief hugs, which are usually given when greeting or saying goodbye to someone or as a way of consolation, being kind to someone in a non-affective bond.

2) Hug in the air

Straker indicates that it is related to passion. It is a hug, in which one of the two is seated in a high place and wraps his legs around the waist of the other.

In this embrace a very high sexual connection is released. The tension in the couple is carnal.

Ok, you may be wondering, what’s wrong then? Absolutely nothing!

It just isn’t…