We’ve all been there. You lean in for a warm, movie-style embrace, and you’re met with a stiff, triangle-shaped pat on the back that screams, "I’d rather be doing my taxes." Or, you get a squeeze so ...

Most (not all!) people love hugs, but have you ever wondered how to have a perfect hug with another person who also wants to hug you? Here are some recent scientific findings on which factors ...