r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/ArcherVisible5866 • 4h ago

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u/FearlessPressure3 3h ago

My family thought I was mental when, as soon as she was old enough to understand, I let my niece choose if she wanted to hug me or not. And for seven years she never initiated one and shyly refused if I asked but I always just let it go with “that’s fine” even as other relatives continued to force her despite her being clearly uncomfortable. She still doesn’t always want to but I like to think that the hugs I do get are more special. Her younger sisters, on the other hand, are like limpets and can’t get enough hugs!

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u/FullofLovingSpite 2h ago

Shit, good call. I will do this with my nieces. I don't push them with anything, but the hug hi and bye is just automatic. However, one is in middle school now, so it's especially a good time to give her options. Saying no to hugging her uncle would make it a lot easier for her to say no to others, and I want her to be powerful, so that will help.