[JockoManning]

On the other hand, healthy affection is a good way to prevent attachment disorder . . . and to repair it.

And between fathers and sons, it's a good way to prevent homosexuality in the son.

Of course, those with an 'Avoidant attachment style' (a technical term), are often quite averse to even healthy affection. It can even trigger a panic attack in them.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

When you are hung up on hugging and cuddling to the point you are counting them that is not healthy.