via @avantgame: 6 sec of "pro-social" touch (a hug, holding hands) releases oxytocin and you connect. citations: shrinkyourself.com/blog_item.asp?i=-140 "A hug that lasts six seconds or more triggers the release of a hormone called oxytocin." and related: independent.co.uk/news/science/mum-was-right-you-will-feel-a-whole-lot-better-after-a-cuddle-501813.html and npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128795325 "In addition to calming us down and reducing our stress response, a friendly touch also increases release of the oxytocin ..."