A bear hug is a warm and affectionate gesture that is often used to show love, comfort, and support. To perform a bear hug, one person stands behind the other person and wraps their arms around the other person’s torso, hugging them from the side. The person being hugged often wraps their arms around the hugger’s arms and leans into the hug. Bear hugs are often accompanied by a warm smile and a feeling of peace and contentment.