A recent study overwhelming showed that most people can recall a hug that left them with positive feelings. Seventy percent of people asked, were able to remember a specific embrace that offered them comfort, support or understanding.  However, how we receive, perceive and give hugs can actually say a lot about how we operate in relationships, both romantic and platonic. Do hugs reduce your anxiety or do they make you feel smothered and trapped?  Experts believe how we feel about hugs may directly correlate to our attachment style in relationships.