We hug every session. It didnt start that way because I am not a hugger and really weird about touch. One day i discovered i wanted one and I freaked out and ran away from her for almost a month. When i went back she was totally cool with it and I was still scared so we discussed it for another month before we hugged....then more talk about that. Its been a major process but i look forward to it. It helps ground me and helps me feel like she is real and things are ok, that i am ok, regardless of what is discussed.