What Does Your Cuddle Style Say about You?

By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
What Does Your Cuddle Style Say about You?
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About This Quiz

How much do you know about the simple hug? It's not the sort of thing you usually think about, is it? But someone had to be the first to do it, right?  And what did that other person feel when they were on the receiving end? Was it natural? Did they return the embrace, or were they all weirded out? Did others see and share it around? The word hug as a verb can be traced to 1560. It may have come from the Norse word "hugga," which meant "to comfort." Were Vikings the first cuddlers in history? Probably not, but that's a fun image.

When you feel close to someone, a simple embrace can say a lot. If you're super close, you can snuggle up together on the sofa and just be together, enjoying the closeness with nothing else going on whatsoever. Or, you know, things can get a little more intimate with a special someone. It's all up to you and the way you like to cuddle. So what exactly does your cuddle style say about you? Why don't you sit right here next to us on the sofa and under the blanket, and take the quiz? It'll be fun!

Couple Cuddle
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Are you someone who cuddles at the drop of a hat?
You bet I am!
I mean, not the drop of a hat, but sometimes
I need to be in the right head space.
Heck, no!

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Kiss on cheek
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How do you feel about public dispays of affection?
Yeah, I'm down with that.
Under the right circumstances
Maybe a quick hug now and then
Not so much

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Friends on couch
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Would you ever cuddle up with a platonic friend?
Why not?
Huh. I don't know.
I mean, never say never.
No, thank you.

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Couple kiss on couch
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Does cuddling always lead to something more intimate?
Of course not!
I wish!
Usually
Mind your business!

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Couple cuddle
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Who tends to start the cuddling first, you or them?
It's all me.
It's a mixed bag.
I'd say they do.
There's no real pattern to it.

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Kiss Cheek on couch
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Are cuddling and kissing mutually exclusive?
Of course not!
They don't have to be, I don't think.
That depends on the person you're with.
They're different things.

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Couple cuddle
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Can you cuddle in silence?
I can cuddle any way!
I mean, sure, maybe
I have no idea. I assume you can.
That seems weird.

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Couple cuddle on couch
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If you had to choose, where would you most like to get close to someone?
Anywhere is cool!
The bed, I guess
The sofa's good.
I'm not sure I have a preference.

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Cuddle sofa
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Can you handle cuddling on a hot, sweaty day?
Sure, why not?
It's not my favorite thing.
I guess, maybe
Ugh, no

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Couple cuddle on couch
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Without getting into too many details, when's the last time you got super close with someone?
Today
Within the week
A few weeks or so
It has been a while.

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Couple watch movie on couch
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Given the choice, would you rather watch a movie on the couch with someone snuggled up or alone?
Always with someone else
Depends on how much I want to watch that movie
We can sit on the couch but have some space, can't we?
On my own, thanks

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Cuddle and watch movie sick
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When's the worst time to cuddle?
No such thing
When you need a shower
When you're sick ... gross!
There are many times when it's just not appropriate.

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Couple cuddle on couch with popcorn
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Is there like a cuddle time of day or no?
Any time's the right time.
I prefer when everything else is taken care of for the day
You should at least wait until the sun goes down.
Well, at night seems best.

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Woman alone on couch
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Have you ever had a cuddle shot down?
Nope!
I would die of embarrassment.
Yes! What's that all about?
Never you mind!

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Couple sleep bed
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Are you able to sleep all snuggled up to another person?
I love that!
Sometimes
I've never tried that.
No, I get all sweaty and uncomfortable doing that.

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Greeting hug
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How often do you hug people hello?
All the time
I might hug family hello.
Only someone I'm really close to
Never

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Group hug
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Are you down to cuddle with more than one person at a time?
The more the merrier!
Like, how do you mean exactly?
That sounds stressful.
What? No!

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Cuddle with a dog
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Have you ever had a cuddle with the dog?
Ooh, I love that!
More like the dog cuddles with me
A smelly dog? No, thanks!
I'm not a dog person.

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Spooning
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Do you prefer to be the big spoon or little spoon?
Either one!
Big spoon!
Little spoon!
Eh. I'm not a fan of cutlery.

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Cuddle under blanket
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On a cold night, are you ever going to selfishly cuddle just for warmth?
Not just for warmth
Sure!
I guess I could do that.
Nope!

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Cuddle in comfy clothes
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Is the right outfit important for a good cuddle?
Less is more.
I don't think it matters.
Well, I don't want to be in grubbies.
I've never thought about it.

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Couple couple outside
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Do you have any kind of clock on your cuddle time?
As long as I can!
I guess until it feels weird
However long it lasts
I don't know. A few minutes?

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Couple cuddle bed
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Have you ever had your arm go numb because someone else was laying on it?
More than a few times
Yeah, I hate that.
I'd move if that happened.
Not yet

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Couple annoyed on couch
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If someone doesn't want to cuddle with you, do you take it personally?
No, it happens.
Probably
I guess it depends on the reason.
Hey, not everyone wants to cuddle.

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Couple cuddle bed
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Are you cool with a bed hog?
Doesn't bother me any
Well, I'd rather not have to endure that.
Actually, I'm the bed hog.
Not really

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Couple at bar
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When you're chatting with someone, do you ever touch their hand or arm?
All the time
Yeah, sometimes
Only if we're close
No, that makes me uncomfortable.

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Couple cuddle couch
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So, be honest; have you ever tried to cuddle with someone who was just awful at it?
Never!
I don't think so.
Oh, yeah
It happens sometimes.

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Couple hugging
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Is it a relationship deal breaker if someone doesn't like to cuddle?
Yeah, it might be.
Maybe?
Not if I liked them enough
Not at all

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Couple nap couch
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Let's say you're getting cuddly with someone and it has gone on long enough, how do you end it?
Hey, there's always more time.
Make up an excuse
Move away
Just say so

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Couple on a hike
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Did you make it through this quiz without cuddling?
No
Well, I thought about it.
I was alone, so, yes.
Obviously

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