When did you last hug or kiss someone? Hugging, kissing, and other affectionate touch are important parts of romantic relationships, but people differ quite a bit in how much they hug and kiss their ...

This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. When I was growing up, my family routinely told me to “give Grandma a kiss” or “hug your uncle goodbye.” At ...

Apart from following customs with murky origins, what’s the reasoning behind giving someone a New Year’s kiss? This kiss is ...