How do you explain to someone you love that your unwillingness to be affectionate in public is no way an indication of how much you love them? Since the majority of people in love show their feelings ...

In parks, restaurants, and even supermarket queues, affection often makes a quiet debut: a hand resting on another, a lingering hug, or a brief kiss that captures a moment of tenderness. Public ...

Growing up without hugs, comfort, or hearing "I love you" creates invisible armor that protects you as a child but imprisons ...

You may or may not be aware of this, but my skillful research department (Twitter) has alerted me that today is National Public Display of Affection Day. I certainly wasn’t aware of it, so I decided ...

A new study suggests that the total amount of warmth shared between partners matters more than whether they express it ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Abby - Thank you for your response to "Alarmed in Apple Valley" (Aug. 28), who was concerned because her teenage nephew ...

Dear Abby: Thank you for your response to "Alarmed in Apple Valley" (Aug. 28), who was concerned because her teenage nephew shows so much affection toward his mother. I raised a very affectionate son ...