"female supervisors would give me hell for performance that was much better than my peers (documented in their own detailed reports), or make demands of schedule or workload that they did not expect for others, then want a hug. I felt…"
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Sentient Biped commented on Nick Walker's blog post Human Touch
"Nick,
Thanks for telling your story.
I grew up among stoic germanic midwesterners who themselves grew up during the great depression. They were not physically or verbally demonstrative. They did not touch or hug. My partner was…"
Luara commented on Nick Walker's blog post Human Touch
"That sounds similar to what a lot of women have - sensitivity about space-invasion. If someone touches me, I can feel invaded, it's like a small-scale rape. Unless it's in a social context where there's affection going on…"
Nick Walker commented on Nick Walker's blog post Human Touch
"Hug them all you can. Get them used to it. When it is something you avoided for so long though it is really hard to change."
RonRon commented on Nick Walker's blog post Human Touch
"Thanks for your story. I enjoyed hearing about your life and your perspective. Now I want to hug my mom and my child more often because of what you said. My family are not huggers- I will try to keep hugging them until they warm up to it. You gave…"
Glen Rosenberg commented on Nick Walker's blog post Human Touch
"I hear you. On the other hand there are those who richly deserve a good beating."
Glen Rosenberg commented on Nick Walker's blog post Human Touch
"Hey Nick, good scribbles. Too bad you did not break the athlete's arm and then giggle as he suffered!"
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Human Touch
Human touch. Research has shown it is that is needed throughout our lives because of the many benefits such as it’s ability to lower blood pressure and reduce the production of stress hormones. There are also some emotional benefits from non-sexual touch. A reassuring or comforting touch can help with anxiety.Human touch plays it’s biggest role in our lives as newborns but this isn’t about newborns it is about one adult and how touch has been something hard to accept at first then just gone…See More
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"Hello NickWelcome to this world of rationality and peace, where pure common sense is enough to lead to the open freethinking wisdom common to non-believers like you and us. Yes, you'll just have to tough it out with respect to your father. At…"
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Human Touch
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Human touch. Research has shown it is that is needed throughout our lives because of the many benefits such as it’s ability to lower blood pressure and reduce the production of stress hormones. There are also some emotional benefits from non-sexual touch. A reassuring or comforting touch can help with anxiety.
Human touch plays it’s biggest role in our lives as newborns but this isn’t about newborns it is about one adult and how touch…
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- At 5:55pm on December 6, 2012,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… Hello Nick
Welcome to this world of rationality and peace, where pure common sense is enough to lead to the open freethinking wisdom common to non-believers like you and us. Yes, you'll just have to tough it out with respect to your father. At least you can be content in knowing that you are cleverer than he is.
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