DEAR ABBY: I have a brother-in-law who, when he gives a hello or goodbye hug, wants to give a kiss on the lips. My wife doesn’t want the kiss and turns her head away. He then proceeds to kiss her on ...

In my culture, children are expected to greet everyone in the room with a hug and a kiss. My daughter didn't like to and often screamed when relatives tried to hug and kiss her. I teach my kid that ...

As Valentine’s Day draws near, candy hearts emblazoned with XOXO, as in “hugs and kisses,” remind us that love is in the air. But why XO? Why not AB? Or XY? It turns out that XO, which has been ...

Kissing ignites a powerful biological response, releasing hormones like oxytocin and dopamine that foster connection and pleasure. Beyond romance, it reduces stress by lowering cortisol and can even ...

Kiss Day: Love, Held Briefly on the Lips and Longer in the Heart: By Vedanshi Oli “If I were to kiss you, then go to hell, I would. So then I can brag with the devils I saw heaven without ever ...