Sometimes we hug. Sometimes we don't. It depends on what I need from her. I am not a touchy feely person so it took some discussion before I felt comfortable with it even though it was something I wanted to do. Even now there are some days when she pushes too hard that I don't even want to shake her hand.... Mostly I enjoy it though. It's comforting and helps ground me and reassure me that she is there and everything is ok.