Kids: Today, my six year old son came up to me with his arms spread...

By Rejected - 16/07/2011 13:28 - Australia

Today, my six year old son came up to me with his arms spread and said, "I feel like a hug." I got really excited and hopeful because he is very anti-social and hates physical contact. As soon as I stood up to hug him he said "Feeling's gone" and walked away. FML

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By Omar Khalaf - 28/09/2017 01:30

Today, when I called my 2-year-old son over for a hug, he giggled and squealed as he ran over to me. He then stopped in front of me, punched me in the bollocks, and walked away quite happily whilst I was doubled over in pain. FML

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By pinks - 02/09/2009 02:17 - United States

Today, when my son woke up from his nap, he sleepily reached up. I picked him up and gave him a big hug, and he immediately pushed me away. He wasn't reaching for me, he was reaching for the bag of chips on the table next to me. FML

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By laughxlove - 23/08/2010 04:03 - United States

Today, I went to see my mother with my kids. Before, I had told my son to give her hugs and kisses and I would buy him candy. He did, but then he told her that I said that. FML

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By sly - 04/01/2009 03:55 - France

Today, I tried to cuddle Simon, my five year-old son. He wriggled away and said, "If you need a teddy bear, go buy one! Or get another Simon!" FML

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By Anonymous - 06/02/2020 01:00 - Canada - Toronto

Today, at midnight, I heard my son calling for his mom. I stopped by his room and asked him what was wrong? He didn't tell me. Instead, he said: "Oh, I don't need you." FML

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By Anonymous - 16/12/2010 14:35 - Taiwan

Today, I went to pick up my daughter from preschool. When I got there, I ran to give her a hug. She screamed and ran away. FML

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By FayBerry88 - 04/07/2020 08:08

Today, my four-year-old son asked me for a "boobie hug" in Walmart. It's something his dad thinks is cute and I've just gotten used to, so I hugged him without question. From the other end of the aisle, a strange man asked, "Can I have one too?" FML

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By Anonymous - 18/09/2024 23:00 - United Kingdom

Today, after my 4 year-old was so excited to be a big sister, hugging my belly every chance she got, counting down the days till the due date, my son was born this morning. She took one look at him and declared, “I don’t like him, leave him here, do we have to keep him?” then started crying. FML

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By Anonymous - 21/06/2024 13:00 - United States - Maryland Heights

Today, despite being an incredible single mother to my only child, and loving him more than anyone else could, my son still completely ignored me and my attempts to hug him at his gender reveal party with his wife. Apparently she deserved a hug more than I do. FML

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Saturday 16 July 2011 19:50

I usually don't do this, but anti-social behaviour and avoidance of physical contact can be signs of autism. Now before anyone jumps on me, I'm not making any diagnosis here. I'm only saying they are signs that something deeper MAY be going on. Ok, now you may flame the shit out of me.

ilovecookies83 0

Saturday 16 July 2011 19:57

Awe you should have ran after him and gave him a bear hug anyways and a kiss on the cheek and be like "my feelings not gone kiddo!" :)

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DisturbedFacade 0

Monday 18 July 2011 6:20

Future germaphobic

sportsphotogirl 0

Monday 18 July 2011 8:32

my daughter has sensory processing disorder and is the same way. you may want to gave him evaluated.

tothestars 0

Monday 18 July 2011 8:51

pretty sure that's autism! my sister has it, and that's how she acts

shadowx41 0

Monday 18 July 2011 9:57

i blame the parents

insanity211 0

Monday 18 July 2011 11:06

well if the feeling is gone....it's gone

kizz92 0

Monday 18 July 2011 13:45

that is too adorable !!!!

mrshadyabh 0

Monday 18 July 2011 18:44

in his later years check his wrists for cuts often

Swishmantastic87 0

Monday 18 July 2011 20:20

At least he has a sense of humor

Tkao96 0

Tuesday 19 July 2011 8:04

umm I'm no doctor, but maybe you should have him checked for aspergers...

XxLenaMariexX 0

Wednesday 20 July 2011 8:33

antisocial and lack of desire for physical contact are also symptoms of Asperger syndrome...I don't remember the specifics but I know those are two of the symptoms. best of luck!