The perfect hug should last 5-10 seconds, according to science. Psychologists at the University of London, found that a longer hug — between 5 and 10 seconds — delivers a more positive impact compared to shorter ones. They also learned that arm positioning — whether crisscrossed, around the waist or over the shoulder — did not matter. One-second hugs are regarded as less pleasant and under-control than 5-10 second ones. The researchers concluded that after 10 seconds, huggers may reach “a plateau in pleasantness.”
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