A rule of sorts that applies only to overweight or obese people. If you have a bit of extra fat, then you're naturally better at cuddling than somebody who's in shape. If you're fat, you're like a big fleshy teddy bear, which is where the term comes from. The bigger you are, the cuddlier you are and the more teddy bear appeal you have. It can help you seal the deal with a guy/girl, or it can land you in the friendzone: it depends on how you use it.

The two states of being are as a human being, or a hungry ghost. Semi-regularly you need to ask yourself which you are. Sometimes it is human. Others, alas, it is hungry ghost.

The hungry ghost seeks validity outside of themselves. Someone pining for an indifferent ex is a hungry ghost. Someone who arrives alone at 6:30 on Saturday night to a pub is probably a hungry ghost. Obsessive checking of mobile phones, chat sites or networks are clear signs that one is a hungry ghost.

The best thing to do is just stay home and ride it out. Read a book. Find some good clean fun.