Here are 7 scientifically-proven benefits of showing affection to your partner 1. Physical affection releases feel-good hormones. Halay Alex via Shutterstock ...

"If a child observes their parents rarely being close or warm to each other, this child might grow up with the notion that ...

But physical affection is ubiquitous in everyday life, too—and with good reason. Science shows that non-sexual physical affection produces more than just moments of joy—it also benefits our ...

Insecure attachment and "attention-seeking" behaviors may stem from lack of physical affection, experts say. In his new memoir, Prince Harry says he wasn't hugged by his parents as a child.

Affection to Aries doesn’t usually mean physical affection, so if you want to know how they really feel about you, you have to listen to what they say and how they say it.