The value of a friend's hug and other benefits of non-sexual touch. womenco. Written on Sep 27, 2018. getty. Advertisement. By Anna Hennings. When we're hungry, it's simple — we eat. When we're ...

Dear Friend: Yes. It’s the helpful thing to do and it might lead to a conversation about what else is going on with Patty.

The "best friends don't hug" theory is based on similar reasoning and suggests that the more you hug your pals, the shallower your friendship. A stock photo of two female friends smiling and hugging.

The video shows Maxwell and Finnegan, both just 2 years old, running and hugging each other.