New research shows that the best solution to stop a quarrel with your partner is nothing less than a hug. Apparently, the personal touch of your lover can serve as a powerful way to end a spat with your other half in a healthy manner, leading to an increase in positive mood markers and a decrease in negative ones. The results of the study were found to be true no matter the age, sex, race, marital status, or education of the participants.
Resolving a conflict with your lover can be as simple as embracing each other
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