The Snuggle vs the Cuddle: A Theory

One of my favorite followers (aka Little Sister) and her roommates requested I pop this theory up...and since it is Theory Thursday..I thought I would oblige!!!!

(Side note: this is a slightly Mormon focused theory.  Though it is highly relevant in all situations and circumstances, it generally is not applicable in the non-Mormon realm of the world)

Many, if not most people use the terms snuggle and cuddle interchangeably.
But stop the presses ladies and gents: cause they are DIFFERENT.

Lets begin with definitions (from Dictionary.com):

Snuggle: to curl up closely or comfortably

Cuddle: to hold, hug tenderly

Now as we can see there is already a distinction.  Snuggling is casual and comfortable.  Cuddling has feelings and meaning.

Allow me to add another layer

Snuggle: to curl up closely or comfortably, with a close friend whom you care about, or a random stranger

Cuddle: to hold, hug tenderly, with someone you have committed feelings for

You see?  Its very simple.  

Cuddle=Commitment 

I shall provide some examples to further support this theory.

I had (well, have she isn't dead!) this friend who had (this one is had) an AMAHZING guy friend.  He was always there for her...really stellar.  Overtime while watching movies and hanging out at his place, they fell into a snuggling pattern.  Neither of them had anyone at the time, and they both appreciated his arm around her...esp at Halloween when they ran a scary movie marathon!  However, by the time Christmas rolled around, the activity began to change.  He was cuddling....wanting commitment of some sort (not dating or marriage or anything...just that they were more than friends or snuggle buddies).  But she was still snuggling.  And sadly enough.....she lost this friend.

So that is why it is so important to remember the difference!

If you want commitment...cuddle away!

If not....better stick to the snuggling.

Be Happy...Be Healthy!!!!!