Cuddle Up To Me

Strange Success with Jane Wells by CNBC

Mar 5, 201900:20:31Business

A divorcee in Portland just wanted a hug, but all the men she met assumed that meant sex. It didn’t, and the only way she figured anyone would take her seriously is if she charged money to cuddle. It worked. It’s weird....

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