Editing Affection (section)

===Benefits of affection===
Affection exchange is an adaptive human behavior that benefits well-being. Expressing affection brings emotional, physical, and relational gains for people and their close connections. Sharing positive emotions yields health advantages like reduced stress hormones, lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and a stronger immune system.<ref>{{cite web |author=Boudreau |first=Diane |date=February 8, 2013 |title=Study: Expressing love can improve your health |url=https://asunow.asu.edu/content/study-expressing-love-can-improve-your-health |website=ASU News}}</ref> Expressing affection, not merely feeling affection, is internally rewarding. Even if not reciprocated, givers still experience its effects.