Do you ever just want to hold people?

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No, it's not something I relish. I don't mind social hugging, it doesn't feel horrible to me or anything, but it's also not completely enjoyable either. I can take part in it without discomfort but I don't actively love it or actively desire to do it. I do feel awkward sometimes -- which side are they moving their head to?? -- but I can deal with it. I don't love it and seek it though.

The only hugging I actively like is within a relationship. Other than that I can take it or leave it. I do think the social "greeting" hug is a nice thing, I like the warmth and friendliness of the idea of it, but I'm just as content if someone doesn't do it.

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No. Hm, maybe that's strange.

yes.
sometimes i feel like i would be more comfortable receiving (genuine) hugs from total strangers.
there is one person i really want to hug...and have hugged...but not anymore
now i have to make do

Hugging my siblings was something I did a ton as a kid. Now, they're not so much into it.

Yes, I apreciate giving and recieving hugs.

People - no. My sweetheart - yes. I much prefer it to kissing. Reminds me there's been a long hiatus...

I really really really need to be held and hold someone

I love hugging and getting hugs from people I love and feel comfortable with. I dislike hugs from strangers or people I don't really know well (like those given at church). They aren't physically painful at all, just really awkward and uncomfortable in a personal space invasion kind of way.

Not me! I tend to flinch even if people go to touch me, let alone hug. I don't want some grubby stranger hugging me. You don't know where their hands have been and... no. Yuk. Family's different - sometimes. It still doesn't feel natural or nice.

If I was in deep depression and someone wanted to give me a hug, I'd be wanting to know why because people are usually only nice when it doesn't cost them anything or they can benefit out of it.