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We Took This Gesture of Affection for a Proof of Love: Researchers Have Shown that It Is One of the Most Used by Manipulators

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We usually associate hugs, caresses and other forms of physical affection with positive feelings of tenderness and love. Yet, a new study by Binghamton University in New York reveals a troubling facet of physical contact in romantic relationships: some people deliberately use these seemingly affectionate gestures as tools of manipulation and [...]
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We usually associate hugs, caresses and other forms of physical affection with positive feelings of tenderness and love. Yet, a new study by Binghamton University in New York reveals a troubling facet of physical contact in romantic relationships: some people deliberately use these seemingly affectionate gestures as tools of manipulation and [...]

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SciencePost broke the news on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
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