A 🫂 🤗 and a 💋
A hug and kiss makes up for everything.This blog is about the different phases of life and how the meaning of hugs and a kiss changes slowly at each phase from being a teen till late adulthood.
What it is to hug and kiss as young, teen and as an old person??
This blog is an analysis of how the hugs and kisses which starts from being born as a baby takes a different turn and meaning at each every turning point of our lives.
What it is to be a beautiful girl or woman? & What is to be a handsome man?
The thought that comes to all of us about being beautiful is to have a body with vital statistics perfect,, luscious hair, perfect features, a porcelain skin to envy for and a smile to win hearts all over. This is what springs to our mind as a definition to be a beautiful girl or a woman.
Handsome man means is to be tall, dark and handsome( M&B type) with glass crackling voice comes to our mind, a rugged look to add to the macho look.
Why am I discussing about good looks? That’s because, In the initial phases of life looks do play as contributing factors for hugs 🫂 and kisses 😘.
Now let’s explore the various phases starting from a baby phase love till the late adulthood phase love ❤️.
BABY LOVE ❤️
As a baby getting hugs and kissed every now and then is very normal . Because being a baby is an adorable phase, where we all enjoy showering the baby with hugs and kisses. This is very natural. Everyone likes to hold a baby, cuddle and express their love and happy emotions in many ways. The best way we all enjoy expressing is to talk in the baby language -Babble. The pleasure we derive by babbling with a baby is unlimited.The hugs and kisses in this phase is one sided as the baby is a bundle of joy to be cajoled and loved always.
TEEN LOVE ❤️:
This phase is the first and foremost stage where we are introduced to the words like hugs, love and romance. The assumptions we have about beauty in our thoughts has a strong influence on all of us as a teenager . This is because in this phase we are introduced to this new attractions about girls, boys, looks and infatuations. The physical attractions plays an important role in this phase. Teenage doesn’t visualise life in any other way other than the beauty and the physical attributes of a boy or a girl. Being a teenager is like a breezy cool wind on our face to rejoice.
There is a saying “FIRST HUG -FIRST KISS” can never be forgotten.
The hugs and kisses in this teen and adolescent phase is just like a new lab experiment to be learned. Totally infatuated . Don’t know to differentiate between the good and the bad. The energies and the excitement is so high that we feel like conquering the world and prove that we are the best . Love and love is only endorsed with nothing other than that coming in our thoughts. To be hugged or kissed in this phase is like receiving a validation that the physical presence is the most essential factor in a teen’s life. The hormones are at their peak that Cupid plays very fast. The reason being the new fresh beginning with an adrenaline rush all over the body which is maximum as a teenager.
YOUNG ADULT LOVE ❤️:
Slowly our opinions about beauty changes as we grow. Next we are in our young and early adulthood phase. We understand that it is essential to be good looking and attractive. Being beautiful takes a backseat. We enjoy the attention of opposite sex. This attention slowly introduces us to its cousin flirtation. Getting attention and flirting are both very intoxicating at this young adult phase.
And we also understand the meaning of physical intimacy, lust, sex and companionship. We end up enjoying the same. This is the best phase as we are physically fit, with dream in our eyes about life, success, career and love. So in this phase hugs and kisses are with passion and love . As we understand what it is to fall in love and be in a physical intimacy. Unlike teen phase where the love may fade gradually,in this phase love is real to pretty good extent.
EARLY ADULTHOOD n EARLY MIDDLE AGE ❤️
Our next phase is the Early Adulthood. This is kinda settled phase. As we have started realising many things and aspects of life. Slowly and steadily the reality of what is to be in love sets in. This phase also has a partner with us with whom we plan to share our whole life with. Hugs and kisses in this phase is out of love, liberty and longings. We all perfectly understand the word romance, love and passion to the core. We are all like a graduate in this chapter of hugs and kisses. Totally aware of the effect and impact of the feelings these hugs and kisses have on us. All these emotions becomes a part of everyday or regular needs in a cycle.
MIDDLE ADULTHOOD LOVE ❤️
This is a very mixed phase. This phase is neither under the bracket of young nor the old. But we are all bound by emotions, so this phase too has its own charm. With lots of physical, hormonal changes transpiring inside our body ,mood swings play an important role for any magic to happen. A change of place, routine, something new to refresh becomes a pivotal point to keep the Cupid alert . Other than our body also there many family , marital problems which are contributing factors to make this phase a little loveless. This doesn’t mean there is no love left but the priorities change altogether.
LATE ADULTHOOD ❤️ This phase is entirely different. We start our teens with a peak levels in hormones. Gradually the energy levels slows down. Our moods, excitement are under control in this phase. I would like to write a few reasons for the lackadaisical attitude.
1.The empty nest syndrome sets in and is experienced by most of the couples at this phase. As the wards fly out of the nest to achieve the goals and success in their life.
2.If single (divorced)then will have to be alone.
3.If one of the partner has exited from this world then have to be alone.
BUT ,If both the partners are in robust health free from their duties and responsibilities the love has an altogether different take.
The Hugs and kiss are very affectionate, caring. The very feeling of being for each other at this past the prime phase renders a sense of security. Also a feeling of content to walk briskly toward the sunset slowly .
Hugs and kisses is part and parcel of our emotions to express wholeheartedly the love /affection we have for someone special in our life.
“From baby love’s innocence to teen love’s thrill……from young adult love’s dreams , to early adult love’s strength, and finally the warmth of late adulthood love-love evolves, but never fades. And so are 🤗 & 😘.
I hope you all enjoy reading this lovely analysis about 🤗&🩷. Ending this blog with lots of hugs and love to all🫶🏿.
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📚 Restack Spotlight: A 🫂 🤗 and a 💋 by Uma
A thoughtful journey through life’s seasons—babyhood, teen infatuation, passionate youth, steady partnership, and tender late adulthood—this reflection explores how the meaning of hugs and kisses evolves with us. What begins as innocence becomes desire, then commitment, and finally quiet affection. A warm reminder that love matures, deepens, and never truly fades.
As I read your thoughtful reflection of our lifes journey of the love between humans , it reminds us that each stage has infinite value ..
we are learning , about ourselves as well as understanding that ... too truly love there is giving and receiving , repect , trust , commitment and a daily choice.
Thank you V S Uma. Beautifully written. ✨️🌸