Is it normal - i don't like people touching me, hugging me or getting close?

Love hugging girls/women :)

I like to be hugged by attractive girls but nobody else :p

Well if it bothers you, then get help.

If you're just uncomfortable or embarrassed, then I suppose it's normal, but if you shove the person away at instinct or something, you may need help.

Well, I'm the same way, so I'm inclined to think it's pretty normal :) it makes dating more difficult, though...

normal enough. I think it comes down to personal space, I've known a few people like this.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_space

I think it's more common nowadays, we live in a world that is a lot less touchy feely than it was a few years ago especially with computers and the gradual disintegration of the family unit. It isn't normal though, as in it's not in human nature to be so isolating. We are affectionate creatures who normally desire to feel loved physically (nothing dirty here!). I can understand why your mum was upset because she needs this affection from you.

It doesn't mean there's anything serious wrong with you, many people feel like you do. But you could benefit from some professional guidance if it's upsetting you and your mum so much.

Im like that too exept if its a good looking girl in my age

People coming too close, punch'em in the fucking neck! They'll leave you alone.

I was bullied most my life and though I can mostly tolerate it there are times when physical contact really makes me freak.
I cant stand been touched without my permission, things like hugs, handshakes and even high-fives HAVE to be initiated by me first or I feel like running off and scrubbing my skin till it's raw

Dude I'm the same way. I think for me it wasn't a sexual assault, but the fact that my parents never acted loving towards me. In fact, I think I had pretty much zero physical contact from about 3rd grade to 7th grade. And now, I get uncomfortable about physical contact not because I hate it, but because I've finally experienced enough of it to realize that I like it a lot [not in a sexual way, but I'm constantly worried that if I indulge myself in hugs and such that it will grow into a sexual thing].

It's not normal int he sense that humans are meant to be physical creatures, but it is normal because I would hazard that the majority of people are with you on this one.

I love hugs.

I'm the exact same but as far as i know i have had a great childhood perfectly normal dude

I have a friend who feels very similar. It's always a pain in the ass sneaking in a hug. I'm slowly but surely conditioning him to get used to it though. the only problem is that he's only better at hugging with me haha.

If you feel like this is something that is causing a lot of problems then it's ok to get some help. It's not a huge issue until you start dating though.