In 2025, several psychology studies aimed at understanding hugging were published. Here are the major takeaways from them.

A woman was left in tears of gratitude after a stranger noticed her standing alone at a river and offered to give her a hug. Unbeknownst to the kind stranger, the hug and brief conversation had more ...

The concept of self-love has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Once dismissed as mere narcissism or selfishness, genuine self-acceptance and compassion for oneself now emerge as ...

Self-love might as well be a misnomer, as its positive ripple effects radiate to the social, romantic as well as familial aspects of your life. In a society that often promotes self-criticism and ...

Valentine’s Week, celebrated from February 7 to February 14, is often associated with romantic love however, beyond the chocolates and candlelight dinners, these seven days also offer a beautiful ...

Self-love is no longer fodder for Saturday Night Live jokes now that scientists have discovered it pays off in spades with career success. February is known as the month of love and “Heart Month.” ...

Scientists have a problem studying self-love. Research abounds on self-compassion, self-esteem, self-care, and even unconditional positive self-regard. Scholars have published definitions of these ...

Self-love has become a popular concept, but what does it mean to love yourself? And more importantly, how do we put it into practice? Let's explore the concept of self-love and how learning to love ...