It’s amazing to me that even though we are at the top of the food chain and intelligence ladder we still learn from our “lesser” companions in the animal kingdom. In the article “Chimps Hug, Kiss to Show Support” it discusses that after chimps have been pushed around another chimp not involved in the conflict will approach the victim and console him/her by giving a hug and/or a kiss. Those researching this phenomenon found that stress was reduced; this was show by chimps actually reducing their stress behavior such as scratching and self grooming.
If chimps know the importance of consoling a person when they are having a stressful day, we should know this. So next time a person in your life has a bad day, whether if be a child, friend, spouse or significant other remember a hug and a little sympathy can go a long way, and they will be more inclined to comfort you when you need it.
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