Learning to hug again: Time to move past elbow bumps for our own mental health

Making new acquaintances and reviving old ones is hampered by qualms about what used to be normal physical contact. Now we think twice before giving or accepting a peck on the cheek when greeting, an encouraging pat on the back or a friendly embrace.

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