acuddleaday2025

Hi, I'm Amanda, nice to virtually meet you ☺️
I’ve got a B.A. in Global Studies and spent a few years with the Peace Corps in the Philippines (2014-2016), which gave me a deeper understanding of life and humanity. Afterward, I worked in government administration and program support in the DC/Virginia area. Most recently I've been a volunteer disability advocate with a non-profit.

I’ve been told my smile is infectious, and I love bringing laughter and joy to the people who are important to me. 😊 My conversations tend to be unconventional, full of depth and lightheartedness—an ideal cuddle arrangement with me enhances both our lives, offering a supportive ear and a friendship that feels light and easy.

*New to the area, please excuse any delay in my responses, I'm finishing up a move from out of state so still lots of moving parts I'm juggling 🙏🏻i dont ghost, give me a couple days to respond. I won't accept a session request if we havent talked first*

I am disabled with Long Covid, so I am not currently working. I got sick with repeat COVID infections at the start of the pandemic in 2020 and it messed up my body systems. So now I'm a COVID long hauler. I'm a walking medical mystery haha. Mostly I'm just tired a lot, I need to sit and rest often just to make it through the day, still kinda figuring out my new limits. Not working means my calendar is open for new adventures. On low energy days I spend my time resting with my cats, taking care of house chores and binge-watching movies and TV shows. On higher energy days I might take a walk in the park, go to an amusement park or drive to visit someone out of state. Right now the bulk of my time/energy/focus is on finishing up my move, decorating and setting up my new space and lots of resting.

My ideal cuddle session:
Let's find someplace clean and comfy and at a good temperature. Unfortunately I am not able to host, but I'm happy to come visit.
Dim the lights, maybe light a candle, they can be relaxing both visually but also puts a good smell in the air
Let's watch a movie or a couple episodes of a show we either both like or would rewatch.
I lose track of time so I often like to set an alarms or reminder, some gentle wakeup sounds
Let's cuddle up and relax, meet that essential human social need for comfort
At the end of our time, we part on good terms. Sometimes with just a new positive memory, maybe with a followup cuddle session. But the first one I think holds the most new person nerves, so biggest obstacle overcome 🥳

What makes me want to be a cuddler?
Besides it sounding like a unique job title, I read in a science article that for optimal happiness we are supposed to get around 8 hugs a day, I'm sure most of us are in a hug deficit. I see this as a way to share that very necessary social contact but in a safe and structured way. I'm naturally a soft, compassionate, relaxing individual. Would be nice to meet with a stranger not in a situation of fear or stress but of comfort and relaxing. We humans are very social creatures, we need other people, but developing relationships can take time. I see being a pro-cuddler as meeting that social need. It's a need we have in the world and one I believe I am able to help with.