I like hugs now, but I don't want a kiss, or to kiss, anyone I'm not sleeping with.
I always found kisses on the cheek to be awkward and an imposition.:: Especially because I never know if I'm supposed to return the cheek kiss.
I don't like touching people generally, but my relatives always feel they have to hug me as a greeting and a farewell.
My grandma always turns her head when she goes to kiss me, so I end up kissing her on the lips.
It's not really awkward anymore since it happens every time.
My dad used to give my boyfriend hugs whenever we'd be leaving-- which was awkward for him because the men in his family don't hug.
The men in my family do, though. Kiss, too.
I prefer that over the macho-don't touch eachother or people will think we're gay- type families.
If you're secure in your sexuality it shouldn't be a big deal-- can be awkward, yeah; but there's nothing wrong with it.
(especially if you like hugging and kissing... which I don't- but some people find it comforting.)
lol im so gunna hug the next boyfriend my sister brings home, that will top any of the embaressing things ive done too her...hopefully i wont get punched in the face for it