Dating and holding hands

A Touchy Subject: Hand-holding, Hugging, Kissing and More...

Holding hands is a form of physical intimacy involving two or more people. It may or may not be romantic. Couples often hold hands while walking together outdoors. In Western culture , spouses and romantic couples often hold hands as a sign of affection or to express psychological closeness. Non-romantic friends may also hold hands, although acceptance of this varies by culture and gender role.

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Last Updated: April 22, Approved. This article was co-authored by John Keegan. With over 10 years of professional experience, he runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. This article has 22 testimonials from our readers, earning it our reader-approved status. This article has been viewed 1,, times. Are you trying to get someone you're crazy about to hold your hand? Or are you trying to figure out the best way to initiate holding hands with someone you like?

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We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. More Info. Biologically, it is called the sense of touch. For those dating, it can be exhilarating—actual, real-live, skin-to-skin contact with someone of the opposite sex.

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