Okay, so today I tried out this “tua hug” thing. I’d seen some buzz about it online, so I figured, why not give it a shot? I started by, you know, just trying to figure out what it even was.
I Googled it first, of course. Found some vague descriptions, nothing super helpful. It sounded kinda… weird. Like, some kind of intense, emotional embrace?
Getting Started
I decided the best way to understand was to just do it. My partner was game, thankfully. We stood facing each other, and I just kind of… went for it. Wrapped my arms around them, pretty tight. They did the same.
At first, it felt a little awkward, I’m not gonna lie. Just standing there, squeezing each other. But then, something shifted. I started to focus on their breathing, on the feeling of being connected. It was… surprisingly intense.
- Step 1: Find a willing participant. (Probably not a stranger!)
- Step 2: Stand face-to-face.
- Step 3: Embrace! Really hold on.
- Step 4: Breathe, focus, and… feel.
The Actual “Hug” Part
We held the hug for a good few minutes. Longer than a normal hug, for sure. And yeah, it got pretty emotional. I felt this wave of… I don’t know, connection? Love? It was powerful, almost overwhelming. I could feel my heart beating, their heart beating. We were just there, together.
It wasn’t just a physical thing, either. It felt like we were really communicating, even without words. Like, sharing something deep and unspoken. It was kind of… beautiful, honestly.
The Aftermath
When we finally let go, I felt… different. Lighter, somehow. Calmer. More connected to my partner, for sure. It was like we’d shared this really intense experience, and it had brought us closer.
I’m not sure I totally “get” the whole “tua hug” thing yet. It’s definitely something you have to experience to understand. But I’m glad I tried it. It was… surprisingly moving. Would I do it again? Yeah, probably. It was a good reminder of the power of human connection, of just being present with another person.
