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 ...

A new study published in Personal Relationships suggests that romantic partners experience greater relationship well-being when they share high levels of comfort with physical affection. While the ...

As important as physical touch is for relationship well-being, new research suggests that feeling aligned may matter more than having identical needs. Physical touch is widely believed to be one of ...

Hug Day 2026: As the world dives deeper into the season of romance, the sixth day of the celebrated Valentine’s Week is almost here: Hug Day. Following the emotional depth of Promise Day, Hug Day ...