Lupe Contreras drove to his parents' home April 9 to check on his 71-year-old mother, Oralia. She had been sick, but was doing better. Contreras greeted his mother the way he was brought up in a ...

There was a time when just walking through the door was enough to feel the warmth of her embrace. She'd greet you with a smile that seemed to hug you before her hands did, with a spontaneous and ...

When you meet up with a friend, do you give him or her a kiss or hug? Well, this high school just outlawed hugging... "The hug has become the favorite social greeting when teenagers meet or part these ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- For some families, hugging and kissing relatives at family gatherings is all about respect. But for some kids, the idea of forced affection can be overwhelming. It's a topic ...

When did you last hug or kiss someone? Hugging, kissing, and other affectionate touch are important parts of romantic relationships, but people differ quite a bit in how much they hug and kiss their ...

First dates can be a little nerve-wracking, especially when you don’t know what to expect. Questions such as: “Will they like me?”, “Can I kiss on the first date?”, and “When should I follow up about ...

You walk into a family holiday gathering with your child in tow. Aunt Kathy bends down and stretches out her arms to your little one: “Come over here and give me a big hug!” Your kid gets quiet, ...