ss, you can try the hugs...especially if they are a 180. There IS something to be said for physical contact ,especially contact like hugs where one can find comfort and a connection.
Give it a try. Next time you two are together and having a good moment, or had a good moment and it is time to say goodbye, give a hug. make it short. unless for some reason he grabs on, then let it go on for a bit, but make sure you break contact first. Experiment. If it works, keep at it, if not, well, then quit.
Me: 42 W: 32 Married 7 years together 8.5 S1: 7 S2:7 Bomb #1: 09-16-13 Recon #1: 11/13 A discovered 04-03-2014 W filed D 05-19-14 but never served me I filed D 12-02-2014 S 05-31-14 Divorced 5-19-16