How to hug someone shorter than usually
by Mike_B
I'm 6'4", and my girlfriend is 5'1". We hug all the time, and it's not awkward, at all. She puts her arms around my neck, and I put mine - Relationships Question. How do you hug a girl shorter than you? I have a friend who is over a foot shorter than me. She's a hugger, and I just can't figure out the proper way to hug someone that much shorter than you, especially if they're not a romantic interest (meaning you won't pick them up or squeeze them in really tight). Quick hug: arm round them from the side, bump bodies/arms together. Big hug: bend at the knees and arms around mid-back for a squeeze. Long hug: drape arms as comfortable and rest my head against their head. Read more