ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Side hug

Okay kiddo, have you ever given someone a hug before? A side hug is similar to a regular hug, but instead of wrapping your arms around the person's whole body like a big bear hug, you only hug them on their side.

This is because a side hug is a good way to show someone you care about them without being too close or intimate. It's also a good way to show respect for someone's personal space, like if you're hugging someone you just met or someone who you know doesn't like being hugged a lot.

So next time you want to give someone a hug, you can try a side hug and show them that you care!