… he drapes his arm across my shoulder. He’s never done that before. I put my arm round his waist, but it feels awkward, so I let it drop. We move apart a little, and walk on. We sit in silence on the rocks watching a dolphin pod swim in lazy circles while the sky fades orange, pink, baby blue, dark blue.
Sunset over Brunswick Heads beach #sunset #beach #Australia
As we walk back towards the car, he does it again. This time, my arm round his waist feels comfortable. We walk and talk, arm in arm, 17 & 51, as night falls.
Sunsetting over #beach #Brunswick Heads
Best. Homecoming. Ever.
bone&silver 
I love this! ❤️
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Oh me too! From 14-16 I wasn’t allowed to hug or touch him, which of course I respected, while aching at missing him (he’s always been very snuggly). And now, he’s coming back… just 6 foot tall & kinda hairy & smelly 😊😍😃
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Oh shit… that restriction might be coming soon for me too! 😦 My son is 13.
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It’s ok. He’ll be back 😎
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🙂 ❤
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The first time was just for practice. 🙂
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👍🏼❤❤
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Mine is 15, and she suddenly started giving me hugs again when I had my back surgery in March. She is still doing this several times a week. I feel so lucky.
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They’re always our babies aren’t they, but we have to let them set their pace, esp with their bodies & personal space ❤
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Sons are so special. Mine is nearing thirty but still is the best hugger.
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Gorgeous! I look forward to my boy still hugging me when he’s 30+ 😊
Thanks for reading & commenting 😃
Enjoy your precious son
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As you say, it IS important to let them set their pace, showing them respect. Occasionally, when sensing that the moment feels right, give a loving hug to them. And then….the times come again, when they initiate those tender moments. And yeah, do those ever feel GREAT! ❤
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Absolutely agree! Thanks for reading & commenting 😊
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I was cooking the other day and my 15 yr old son just wandered in and gave me a hug. He’s taller than me so I snuggled in, stopped stirring the dinner and breathed him in – lush!
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It’s so damn good isn’t it!? I celebrate your snuggle 😍
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How lovely, and once they are back that is it – they are back!!
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Fantastic news!! Thanks 😃
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How beautiful xxx💚
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Yes, utterly. Worth waiting for… xxx
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This was just beautiful!
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Thanks. I agree. I’m so glad I shared it; so many readers have enjoyed it : )
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It’s that special bonding moment, a gesture that needs no spoken words. It’s pure love.
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Exactly ❤🙏🏼
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You are fantastic, thanks! 😃🙏🏼🌈🌈🌈
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Oh I’m so glad it happened again so that you two could move forward in companionship. Sometimes I grab my daughter arm and we walk side by side attatched . I told her once that in Italy -it wasn’t viewed as weird. That men and men and women and women could walk together and it was fine.. My mom used to say that most folks are touch deprived and i think it’s true . We are always worried about what others will think but in reality -this is your kid and he’s doing something he probably did when he was younger. Pretty soon he’ll move away and you will always remember this moment with fondness. What a sweet moment.
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Absolutely! Thank you so much for reading & commenting; I know touch varies so much between different cultures, esp between men & men; he always was an affectionate boy, just as I’m an affectionate Mum, but becoming a teenager definitely brought new rules… I hope he’s back hugging for good 😊
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They try to grow up so fast ..think of it this way …he might in his next big relationship make the connection of it’s importance and it will help him. Make him a better man- a better father.
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🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
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What a lovely moment!
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It absolutely was! And now carved in gold in my heart. Thank you for reading & commenting 😊
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