A child visiting in zoo, his eyes focused on one of the many monkeys in an enclosed exhibit. Monkey, in turn, began looking back. They remained locked in this visual embrace, until my friend turned away—to be startled when the monkey came flying at him right into the protective plexiglas. Only then did he notice the sign warning against staring at the monkeys, which taken it as a sign of challenge.
Staring into the eyes of any primate, humans included, is a great way to incite hostility. But done right, it can also increase feelings of closeness and affection and strengthen the bond between two people. This "soul gazing" and other exercises to keep love alive went on display last month in New York City and in San Francisco.
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