There WAS one time we did not hug, it was at the beginning of the session after our big rupture. I felt like i didnt know who he was. Eta - and he totally respected my feelings, but he also let me know how he felt.

Aside from that one time, it never felt forced. It also never felt THAT intimate? It was more like shaking hands. Like boxers, probably! Because of The Rule.

I just wanted to explain that.