Psychology knows a great deal about the role of emotional connections between romantic partners, but little about the physical affection side of the equation. Yet, in daily life, everyone can attest ...

In the opening scene of Love, Actually, Hugh Grant's character says how, whenever he gets gloomy with the state of the world, he thinks about the arrivals gate at Heathrow airport. The reason is on ...

In parks, restaurants, and even supermarket queues, affection often makes a quiet debut: a hand resting on another, a lingering hug, or a brief kiss that captures a moment of tenderness. Public ...

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