When I was pregnant with Elsa, I was told over and over by friends, acquaintances and strangers about the unique love that takes over your heart once you become a parent. How the love you feel for ...

As Valentine’s Day draws near, candy hearts emblazoned with XOXO, as in “hugs and kisses,” remind us that love is in the air. But why XO? Why not AB? Or XY? It turns out that XO, which has been ...

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 ...

Kelly Clarkson has a message for people who kiss hello: stay away! The talk show host took to Twitter on Wednesday to make her thoughts clear on the subject. Spread the word.I don’t like being kissed ...

About US is a new initiative by The Washington Post to cover issues of identity in the United States. Sign up for the newsletter. When I was a young girl, my grandmother would nudge my introverted ...