Maybe a connection. My prior t didn't touch me at all ever. My current t did handshakes and eventually hugs. If you don't want a hug and you're asked it's super easy to get out of, just say "no thanks, I'm not really a hugger." Lots of people don't like hugs. I used to hate being touched by anyone ever, but eventually grew out of it... Anyways turning down a hug is not a big deal. I've even done it with my therapist even though I do love hugging him.