"Brother, can you spare a hug?"
Why do people need social connection? Hungry for connection ; Why we love ; How affection helps
How affection hungry are you? Affection and you ; Living in an affection famine ; The misguided paths we follow
Six strategies to overcome loneliness. Strategy #1 : be open to receiving affection ; Strategy #2 : invite and model the type of relationship you seek ; Strategy #3 : recognize diversity in affection displays ; Strategy #4 : nurture a variety of affectionate relationships ; Strategy #5 : beware of toxic affection ; Strategy #6 : be optimistic but realistic
