Affection for Hire

They say that it is not bad out there.  We do not want to admit we are lonely, but come on; you know we are if there is a market for cuddling.  People need touch.  There is nothing like a good hug.  There are different types of hugs:  the church lady hug, I-just-met-you-hug, team hug, oooh-baby hug, post-coital hug, and A-frame-no-chests-touching hug.  My personal least favorite is the baby burp hug.  If that is all you have to offer, you can just keep that. 

I can see why it is hard to get a hug nowadays.  We are so busy AND there are rules against hugging in the workplace and at school.  No one wants to be accused of groping or getting groped.  So, entrepreneurs providing spooning for a fee are providing a necessary service. 

For women, who are unwilling to pay for a cuddle, there is the tried-and-true.  Don’t get mad.  A good male friend that has no interest in having sex with you is a wonderful substitute.  You can even have a conversation because he won’t go to sleep. 

Now if you are a man that wants a cuddle, technically, you should be able to get it for free. Yet, according to SnuggleBuddies’ website, 99% of their clients are men.  I am curious; why would men pay for a cuddle?  Hopefully, someone out there can answer that, but I have a theory.  Men need cuddling, too, and sometimes need a cuddle without all the drama that comes with it.  (Guys, correct me if I am way off base.)

America is a great country; we can create a market for anything!  Capitalism lives!

Seriously, though, all fun aside, Americans are running on ‘E’.  It is time to do something about it.  Give someone a hug tomorrow.  Just ask first.