Affection

Two lions showing affection

U.S. President Ronald Reagan hugging his wife Nancy Reagan on their wedding anniversary. Hugging can be a form of affection

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Affection or fondness is an act or feeling of love or friendship.^[1] Reactions to affection can be different ranging from happiness, embarrassment, disgust, and annoyance. It also has a different physical effect on the giver and the receiver.^[2]

1. ↑ "Francis Hutcheson on the Emotions. Supplement to 17th and 18th Century Theories of Emotions". Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
2. ↑ "The Effects of Affection". Research Matters. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-08-30.