How long should a hug last?
By Wise Ghost
@WiseGhots (14603)
February 3, 2019 2:28pm CST
A few days ago, I was reading a very interesting article about the ideal length of a hug. The article said that the minimum time for the hug to become effective was 10 seconds (helping to heal possible discomforts and offering a sense of well-being).
Of course the effectiveness of this can't be scientifically proven, but I think 10 seconds is not the kind of hug you give everyone... Am I right? 
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@akalinus (44366)
• United States
3 Feb 19
@1creekgirl Are people perverts if it lasts 11 or 15 seconds? The only bad hug is one that is forced on someone or they won't let go.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
3 Feb 19
We're huggers around here (well, most of us) and for a casual, so glad to see you! hug, I think ten seconds is a little too long. But with my family, a hug could last several seconds.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Feb 19
Depends upon the situation and who with.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
28 Apr 19
@WiseGhots
I cannot tell if the article is right or not. I think 10 seconds is not enough but it depends on how long the people need a hug for I would say.
@ihasaquestion (8273)
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25 Apr 19
I usually do casual hugs less than 3 seconds and I already feel awkward, lol..
I read somewhere that longer hugs are good for the heart.
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