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joanlawson

annie_mial wrote:

Our family is not particularly touchy-feely. From the time I turned 14, my father shook my hand when necessary, but he was a man of his generation - the good old British stiff upper lip!
I've made up for it with my daughters and grandchildren, but hubby's family were the same and he's never loosened up. I think he's too old a dog to learn new tricks now; I still find it difficult sometimes when we are out, he's reluctant to give me the help I need in public - i.e. helping me in and out of chairs, up and down steps, etc.
Anyone any ideas? Mind you, since I've become gradually worse over the last few months, next time it happens I'm just going to sit/stand there and shout.
Absolutely no problems at home!

Annie

Hi Annie

An dog is never too old to learn new tricks, so I think you need to retrain your hubby :!: You'll have to take him to puppy training classes if necessary :!:

joanlawson

Well, I carried out my slogan, HUG SOMEONE TODAY :!: :!:

I went to a lunch for the E. Midlands branch of A.Care, and I hugged or kissed as many people as I possibly could :!:

Most of them looked as though they liked it, and no-one called the police to have me taken away :!: :shock:

Joan

trisher

Thankyou Joan.

Elizabeth, I would give you a gentle hug, and I would not sit on your knees.

I would be careful, and understanding.

Trish xx

joanlawson

trisher wrote:

Thankyou Joan.

Elizabeth, I would give you a gentle hug, and I would not sit on your knees.

I would be careful, and understanding.

Trish xx

That's why we love you, Trisher