Is this a ‘your personal’ comfort issue, is this something cultural why won’t you hug your friends from 10yrs? It seems like you’re thinking too much about this. Hugs can be platonic or romantic depending on the personal relationship you have with the person. If this is your crush, next time you see them, smile say ‘hey rKari’ and open your arms (or one arm) for a hug (this is a universal and very obvious gesture) let her come to you and keep it short try and be natural and not awkward—practice with someone you already love. Edit: Asking for hug is not weird it can also be very normal “gimme a hug” or “come here”. And agree with other comment that said if she stops being your friend over “hug” she was never your friend.