Now, I don't believe in doing hugs halfway. I can't stand people who t…

David Levithan
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Now, I don't believe in doing hugs halfway. I can't stand people who try to hug without touching. A hug should be a full embrace - as I wrap my arms around Tony, I am not just holding him, but also trying to lift off his troubles for a moment so that the only thing he can feel is my presence, my support. ✨ David Levithan (2009). Boy Meets Boy, p.100, Knopf Books for Young Readers
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