I think it's a beauty issue.
I remember that every person came out when I was going in, that was good looking, received a hug when they left my former therapists office.
Also as I was leaving, she would hug attractive people that came in after me.
I'm am a typical ugly person.
In the same scenarios, she withdrew from the unattractive people.
Speaking only for myself, as an ugly person, I notice every single time a beautiful person withdraws from me.
So, message to all the "Hug Candy" dispensing beautiful therapists...
Don't worry I know better than to get my hopes up for those out of my league hugs.
Thanks for the tormenting reminder of my lot in life.
So, why do therapists hug? Because, it's a message that says you're beautiful.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
I hate this subject because of how humiliating it has been for 46 years to avoid all the mirrors of this world only to find one mirror after another when others avoid me.
Please, dont click the hug button for me. It's an insult to my soul.