Yet as a new mom and a health journalist reading his memoir, I was most surprised by the lack of physical affection that Harry says he received (or rather, didn’t receive) from his family as a child.

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 ...

Separating from childhood to begin the journey of adolescence (around ages 9-13), young people reject many childish ways—interests and likes—in order to act more grown up. In the process, they may ...

He admitted that his son needing physical affection from him came out of nowhere. As kids get older and into their teenage years, all of those hormonal changes can make them quite cranky and irritable ...

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 ...

Do you think affection is just “nice to have”? Recent psychological research shows it may be essential to your relationship’s success. Most people probably have a general sense that physical affection ...

A 26-year-old woman recently shared her feelings of discontent in her six-year relationship, particularly concerning a lack of intimacy and affection from her boyfriend, aged 25. She opened up about ...

Not everyone loves and receives affection the same way. While some people like being loved and appreciated through words, gifts, and time together, others might prefer physical intimacy. If a hug can ...