Body pillows and being tucked under the blanket are honestly my favorite kind of comfort 🤍 There’s just something about feeling all cozy and surrounded that instantly relaxes me.
And the bathtub idea sounds amazing too! As long as you don’t fall asleep in there 😂 then the water ends up doing all the cuddling, and where’s the fun in that?
I’m confused - are you asking because you’re not doing a lot of regular cuddle sessions or because you’re going through withdrawal during the day after having sessions?
Book a Pro.
"Do you remember when we used to sing? Sha-la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la tee-da..."
If no one local then I drive, I have driven an hour or more A lot of Pro’s with in an hour drive of me in Tampa, FL
Give my stuffed animals cuddles galore
Sometimes… I like to go for a long drive , alone, in my car 🚘 it’s peaceful and relaxing 😎 if it’s a hot summer day , I put on some sunscreen, hat 👒 , sunglasses 🕶️ and drive to the beach or the lake.. it’s nice to just turn off the phone and turn up the music 🎶 .. 🐴 long trail rides are nice too.. to appreciate nature , smell the roses 🌹 listen to some Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll.. maybe some GD/D&Co ( John Mayer) , Ozzy too! ( great lyrics!) …joy 😊
@trysdet 🎶 la-tee-da 🎶
cuddling isn't everything... but it's way ahead of whatever's in second place lol. When I can't cuddle and I need to feel something, I go for a ride on my motorcycle or porsche. Sometimes I'll go for a run and then take a nap, or treat myself to a snack. Lots of ways to feel good in this world.
Work, housework, working on my project car , motorcycles, cycling with my dog, enjoying my life in general. While I like cuddling like its not the biggest priority!
-When I went to yoga routinely, I started to feel at home in my body. This sensation can be as comforting as any cuddle. Plus, partner yoga exists!
-**Jiu Jitsu. When I was going three times a week, I always felt like my glass was full. The community aspect of joining a gym with a healthy culture can be incredible.
-You could try a compression sleep pod. Whenever I sleep in this, I don’t remember falling asleep and do so deeply. It turns out, being swaddled in a stretchy blue cocoon completely puts my mind at ease. https://hugsleep.com/products/sleep-pod-move-hood?variant=40581066293271
-You could try a somatic body scan meditation.
-Adopt a pet. It can be soothing to have a cat purring on top of your chest or in the crook of your arm against your side.
-See if there are some contact improv groups in your area. I’m actually looking into this myself.
-Ask to hug your friends and your loved ones.
-A warm drink. I find sipping my coffee in the morning to be a great comfort. It’s like a hug to me.
@TheFunCartel
Surrounding yourself with friends and loved ones who understand and know what a Goonie is and that let you pay for their $35 burgers at the drive through @trysdet
Well since I'm an emotionally stable adult with adequate coping skills and various interests I do other things, because my life and identity doesn't revolve around cuddling ...
@pmvines 😊
In that case I brush my teeth and floss, gargle mouthwash. Put on deodorant and take a nice long shower.
Spa treatments. Bath houses, swimming, the gym. Do anything physical.
@pmvines you sound like my intrusive inner thoughts. 🤐
I agree with a few others, it’s important that your life involves a lot and you expand on how you fill your time and sooth yourself.
But here’s some ideas if you’re looking for similar sensory things, and not just distractions.
I also noticed some of the ideas offered required having an abundance of expendable income so I tried to think of a good list of things that work for people who don’t have that. Just in case.
Hope that helps. 🤗
@BellaAine Kinda like that midway point where the angel and the devil on your shoulder shake hands and call it a tie, which is usually my sweet spot
The same thing I do every night Pinky.
I go for long drives with no destination. Wooded areas. Lakes. Vast fields. Open my truck. Open up the mattress. Lie in it. Sop a glass of wine with some cheese n grapes. Relax n after 3 or 4 hours, drive back into town. Or a nice all inclusive all day spa, with dinner. Just laze around. Or walk in art life study class and sketch half a day, or paint or sculpt. It’s peaceful.
@MikeSugs nice pull!! From way in the back room at the WB. 😂
Adulting and chatting with friends outside of CC and friends on CC
@Goonie4life Yup. Still can’t believe someone took your reference the wrong way. Just like I am not really a cartel and I usually don’t chop off heads…usually.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@pmvines 👍👍👍👍👍
@TheFunCartel Nah Uh, I remember there was a chainsaw incident in a motel in Miami with a guy named Manny who was a lookout and...Oh wait a minute, that all happened while I was watching Scarface again. My apologies! 😊🙏
Lol. I agree you aren't cartel material at all. 😆😆😆
@MackrellXX I second Jiu jitsu and contact improv!
Brazilian Zouk is a partner dance that is very huggy and it used to meet all my touch needs back pre COVID.
I have a strong snacking habit that I turn to when I want to feel comforted.
popcorn with butter, dill, garlic powder, lemon pepper, and nutritional yeast
can add a dash of soy sauce too. fantasTIQUE
grab the cat