people love hugs, but have you ever wondered how to have a perfect hug with another person who also wants to hug you? Especially deep, warm pressure evoked a feeling of social connection with the person the volunteers looked at. Light touch or neutral deep touch was not as effective in evoking social connection. Therefore, for a perfect hug, hug the other person like you mean it, and don’t be afraid to apply a little pressure—a very light hug will not evoke a strong feeling of connection (but of course, do not overdo it). The duration of the hug also depends a bit on the relationship between the two people who hug.