This year, when I saw him coming, I had enough time to block and crouch to get away from him. Even with that defensive move ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Adrián Astorgano for The Times) Something surprising happened recently to Mia Schachter, a consent educator, podcaster and ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Wherever you go, you see people hugging. They're giving all kinds of hugs like hello hugs, good to see you hugs, goodbye hugs, ‘I love you’ hugs, and encouragement hugs. Did you ...

Kids can be so hard on themselves. A lot of the time, however, this isn’t something we realize until we’re adults. While we can’t go back in time, we can do our best to “talk” to our younger selves ...

If someone's dodging hugs, it's probably has nothing to do with you. There are three types of people in this world: those who are overly affectionate, those who tolerate affection, and those who run ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Most people hug because they feel affection for someone or ...

Hugs make us feel better. Sometimes when we feel down and out, a heartfelt hug from a friend can save the day. Moreover, getting a hug before a stressful situation like a job interview or an exam may ...