what are touchy families like? confusing mixed messages

I wish I knew ... My mum hugs me when she is drunk or I am crying, which is rare. My dad can't hug me without making various 'men don't hug' jokes, so that doesn't happen. And my bro hates being hugged. >.<

 

I have some people I've met that I don't consider more than acquaintances and when we see each other, they give me a hug as a greeting. My family was never like this so it feels odd and I think, "Oh, we're hugging now, are we?". I think if you get something like that, you can assume they're from a touchy family.
That being said, I think if her contact lasts long enough and maybe even gets tighter, like squeezing your hand or pressing on your back, there's more to it. Add in eye contact at the same time and I think you're on to something.

 

My family is very touchy. Hugs and kisses abound. That's just the way I was brought up. A quick peck before I leave for school, nothing more than a peck though. It isn't in a weird way, it's just because we love each other. I always hug my family, put my arm around my little sister, all of that. It's just normal for us. I suppose that may have influenced me (I'm always the hugger in the group of friends) and touch is never a thing that makes me feel awkward or uncomfortable (unless of course it is overtly sexual.)