Editing Public display of affection (section)

==Effects on romantic relationships==
[[File:Bruno Gagliasso e Giovana Ewnbank 002.jpg|thumb|upright|Brazilian actors [[Bruno Gagliasso]] and [[Giovanna Ewbank]], who are married, kiss and hug each other publicly while dancing, 2010.]]

Studies have found physical affection to be associated with positive outcomes in romantic relationships. For instance, it has been related to the formation of attachment bonds and psychological intimacy.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Diamond|first1=L. M.|date=2000|title=Are friends as good as lovers? Attachment, physical affection, and effects on cardiovascular arousal in young women's closest relationships|journal=Dissertation Abstracts International, Section B the Sciences and Engineering|volume=60|page=4272}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|last1=Mackey|first1=R. A.|last2=Diemer|first2=M. A.|last3=O'Brien|first3=B. A.|date=2000|title=Psychological intimacy in the lasting relationships of heterosexual and same-gender couples|journal=Sex Roles|volume=43|issue=3/4|pages=201–227|doi=10.1023/A:1007028930658|s2cid=142528528}}</ref> Physical affection has been categorized into seven different types including [[holding hands]], [[cuddling]]/holding, backrubs/massages, [[caressing]]/[[wikt:stroking|stroking]], kissing the face and cheek, close [[hugging|hug]], and kissing on the lips.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite journal|last1=Gulledge|first1=A. K.|last2=Gulledge|first2=M. H.|last3=Stahmann|first3=R. F.|title=Romantic physical affection types and relationship satisfaction|journal=The American Journal of Family Therapy|date=2003|volume=31|issue=4|pages=233–242|doi=10.1080/01926180390201936|s2cid=145484896}}</ref> Five of these behaviors, with the exception of caressing/stroking and holding hands, have been positively associated with relationship and partner satisfaction.