“Being affectionate is good for you,” Floyd says. “Affection can be a simple, non-pharmaceutical, cheap way to reduce stress.”
Floyd has found that there are direct associations between being an affectionate person and a lower risk of depression and stress.
“Highly affectionate people tend to have better mental health and less stress. They also react to stress better,” he says.
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At the start of the study, Floyd asked the subjects to rate themselves on a scale he uses to determine how affectionate people are. He found that people’s overall affection level didn’t make a difference in the stress response. Even people who aren’t naturally affectionate can reap the health benefits of affectionate communication.
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