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Why Some People Love Hugs While Others Hate Them

· neurosciencenews.com · popularity 21/100 · 0 similar stories today · Dating, Marriage & Relationships (Lifestyle & Culture)

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Why do some hugs stay with us while others fade away? A survey of more than 15,000 UK adults published in PLOS One shows that 70% remember hugs for comfort, with empathy, relationship attachment styles, and body perception dictating how touch is stored in memory.

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