I wonder if this need goes back to early childhood and not getting the loving care that is so essential? I can definitely be wrong just curious!!

I have a weird relationship with touch. I had and AMAZING mother and we had a great bond. However it was the other people in my life who caused me to have trust and so many other issues. I notice a lot of people here that say their therapist says they have to ask for it. I can NEVER initiate touch like that for fear of invading peoples space. However, if people approach me for a hug it is so comforting. T must have known it as in the beginning she asked for a hug. The it just happened that we always hug as I am leaving.