I am a hugger and kisser, etc. I grew up in an area where everone you met you give a peck. Physical touch is one of my love languages. It is also for my teenage son but not my daughter's (unless I were a boyfriend :glare: ). Anyway, I've told my daughter that she needs to suck it up because I am affectionate. She's learned to tolerate it to the point of actually initiating sometimes.
I too give "death" hugs...but my chant is from Looney Tunes, "I will hug you, and squeeze you, and call you 'George'". :D
ETA: I also give great 2 min massages that my kids have been addicted to.