Instead of spending money on something fleeting, try giving your partner’s hand a little squeeze, your toddler a cuddle, or your friend a warm hug.

Holding hands with your spouse may help you reduce stress. That's what psychology experts from the University of Virginia found when they studied happily married couples.

The more romantic hand hold is when fingers are interlaced and palms touch. There’s more skin-to-skin contact, which stimulates the release of bonding hormones.

Instead of spending money on something fleeting, try giving your partner’s hand a little squeeze, your toddler a cuddle, or your friend a warm hug.