A scientific study reveals that a virtual hug can reduce sadness and offer emotional comfort even without physical contact.

Social relationships are a central aspect of human life. Despite that, it is often difficult to establish new friendships as an adult. One way people can signal to someone they have newly met that ...

Few things offer more physical comfort than hugs. It's why people missed them so much. The pandemic deprived people of hugging at a time they needed it most. The country is reopening, and vaccinated ...

If someone's dodging hugs, it's probably has nothing to do with you. There are three types of people in this world: those who are overly affectionate, those who tolerate affection, and those who run ...

From handshakes to hugs, etiquette experts unpack how to avoid awkward missteps in a consent-conscious, multicultural world.