When you hang out with your best friend you might curl up on the couch, talk about your deepest, darkest secrets, and let your guard down as you laugh, cry, and vent. You’ll feel incredibly ...

In November 2024, I had the privilege of speaking on a panel at the inaugural Grieftastic Book Fair, an event that brought together authors and practitioners who work in the space of grief and loss.

Researchers from Germany found that friends hug for less than three seconds, while romantic partners embrace for over seven seconds, according to artificial intelligence data in their September 2025 ...

Tall friends need hugs too! Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously appeared on MTV, The Frisky, Vice, and Best Friends Magazine.

Hug Day 2026: What day is today in Valentine Week? In case, you are wondering, then you should know on February 12, people ...