What your HUGS reveal about you, according to science
Experts used advanced AI video analysis technology to investigate hugs carried out between friends and romantic partners.
Participants were asked to repeatedly walk towards each other and embrace, as well as answer questionnaires about their personality.
Analysis revealed that romantic partners hugged much longer than platonic friends. While lovebirds hugged for 7.02 seconds on average, friends only hugged for 2.88 seconds.
Hugging tightness, however, was strongly influenced by personality.
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