Ten seconds of hugging a day increases levels of oxytocin, which can reduce blood pressure, thus cutting the risk of heart disease.
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Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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In medieval Italy, if a man was caught kissing a woman in public, he had to marry her whether he liked it or not.
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Couples' personalities converge over time to make partners more and more similar.
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Cuddling (or other ‘love’ acts) helps to heal physical wounds faster due to the release of Oxytocin which is proven to reduce swelling.
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Raj from the Big Bang Theory is married to Miss India.
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Two in five people in the world marry their first love.
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