She Hugs

I've just been through a visit from an aunt. She's about 60 and 5 feet tall (or short?). She's a doctor. And she hugs. Me. (WHY? Why me?) Shouldn't there be a law against unwanted hugs?

I have no idea what all this is about. I really don't show any interest in her or the never ending tales of her grandson (he's almost 2 yrs old and very cute). I almost always answer her with a fake smile and a murmured 'mmhmm' - you know, that uncommunicative noise which says you're listening but are not interested? That one. But it doesn't seem to work.

She turns up at my house every two weeks and is so interested in my life. She tells me about job offers at places I would never consider working for. She asks about my correspondence course. (I regret telling her about that now). She asks me what I've read recently.

And she hugs me three times during the entire meeting. Once when we meet, once when she leaves and once in between. What is it about the hugs? I mean, doesn't she notice the way I try to fight out of the embrace? Should I try harder?

This is not about her, it's about me. I am not a people person. I am a loner and I like it that way. I just want the pc and a good book, occassionally tv. I don't like to make small talk with people. I hate to talk about inconsequential things. In fact, I hate parties and those sort of social gatherings.

How do I get the message across? The aunt just threate... er... told me that she'll invite me over to her house for a chaat party. And I'm so confused. I like chaat. Sigh. What should I do?