Personal Space -- In Your Face

[Tuff Stuff]

Originally Posted by Jude

Wondering if I'm just socially atypical............. What is the level of your need for personal space? Does the suggestion of "in your face" send an involuntary shiver up your spine? Do crowds ever overwhelm you? How do you feel about the person behind you in a que (how close is too close)? The hug from a mere acquaintance?

This is wholly apart from sexual intimacy - talking physical, personal space here; not even about emotional need for space. (That may be my next query!)

I usually don't stand next to crowds,gets me agitated on so many levels.Volence comes to mind when a rude person/s touches me while standing/walking/running by me in public,with no "excuse me".I absolutely hate elevators,unless i'm in there all by myself,then I love them.I dislike lines of people where I have to stand there with...mostly because my time is important.

I will hug people I like,but they have to be the ones to reach out first.

Home-I also like my space.Sometimes I need to drive alone or be alone at home.There is a bed in my home where I sleep alone...that ones a habit..I counted three 'alones'..*snort*

If I really take a liking to someone,i don't mind them standing next to me,maybe even brush up against me.Depends on who it is.Most times I don't like it when bio-males do this,unless I find him appealing,even then i don't like it,sometimes.

[Orema]

I like crowds and I like people. I don't have a problem with others standing behind nor around me. I'm touchy-feely and enjoy hugs but am hesitant to hug strangers and am respectful of others' space.

At the same time, I need a lot of time on my own—especially when I'm not feeling well. I really don't want to be bothered by anyone when I'm sick.

[Chad]

I like a lot of personal space. I don't like people standing too close to me. I do not like strangers hugging me. When my kitty passed lots of stangers including coworkers hugged me, not pleasent.

I don't like crowds or large groups. I like to spend a lot of my time alone with my pets. I don't even like living with people.

My family, close friends, and lovers are all welcome to get all up in my space. Haha!

Besically, it is my choice whether or not someone is allowed in my space.