The goal isn’t to hold hands throughout an entire difficult conversation, rather, it’s about establishing connection at critical moments, particularly at the beginning and during emotional spikes.

When partners hold hands with genuine care and desire for connection—rather than as a manipulative tactic or obligation—the neurological benefits multiply.

Another reason your partner might not hold your hand in public could be related to their own insecurity or shyness. They might feel uncomfortable showing affection in front of others, either due ...

Having a Hand to Hold Although many people take their relationships for granted, not everyone has a hand to hold. The significance of this interpersonal gap has inspired some interesting inventions.

In a 2017 survey of more than 108,000 British LGBT+ folks, two-thirds said they never hold hands with their partners in public. There’s no reason to believe things are much different in the U.S.

Man Insists Couples That Hold Hands In Public Are A Nuisance — 'Just Get Out Of Everyone's Way' Some people assume that he is just bitter about being single. However, he makes a valid point.