Right after my trauma I had such a profound need to always be near and touch my husband, no matter how small, like my foot resting against his, my hand on his arm. The profoundness has gone away but I still have some need of it. I'm not much of a touchy feely person but I do enjoy a hug now and then from someone I love and trust. My niece gives the best hugs and she always seems to know when I need them the most.