Touching
is one of the most essential parts of a relationship. Our skin is an
extremely sensitive sens organ that needs stimulation just as much as
eyes and ears. That’s why when we fall in love we want to do as
much hugging and hand-holding as possible – it’s the way we
connect with our partner and express our feelings toward him.
Scientists from the Touch Research Institute claim that holding hands
is one of the most powerful touches and can tell a lot about you,
your partner, and the relationship in general. Feeling curious?
Here’s what your hand-holding reveals about your relationship.
Interlocked
fingers
If
you and your loved one like to interlock fingers while holding
things, this means you are 100% comfortable with each other on all
levels. There is passion, trust, respect, and attraction that
surpasses mere physicality (although that is also present). This way
of holding hands also tells that you aren’t afraid to be vulnerable
with your partner.
One-finger
hook
You and your
partner are like two playful kids that like having fun together. Your
relationship is light-hearted and easy-going, with lots of room for
experiments and adventures. Both of you bring out the inner child in
each other in the best way possible, which means you are perfect
playmates. The two of you like being with each other all the time –
like best friends. But you share a deeper bond and have a lot respect
towards each other. Just be careful – if the hold on your finger is
a bit relaxed this means your partner isn’t invested in the
relationship as much as you though he was.
Palm to palm
This is one of
the most casual ways to hold hands, still, it can tell a lot about
your relationship. The palm of the hand that is facing downward
usually belongs to the more dominant partner. It is also a protective
gesture guys often do without realizing it. So if he likes to grab
you by the hand like this, especially when crossing the road or at
the big crowd, it means he really cares for you and wants to protect
you.
The finger
grab
When a partner
likes to hold just a few of your fingers, leading you like that, it
means you aren’t too dependent on each other. Both of you are
free-spirited individuals who really value their own space and alone
time. You have various interests that don’t involve your partner or
the relationship you have together, nevertheless, your bond is quite
strong and at the end of the day you ‘re just happy that you have
each other.
Arms linked
Linked arms
indicate the two of you feel very strongly about each other. It might
seem a bit formal, but if you have a habit of holding each other like
that it means you feel very close – the rest of the world
disappears when you’re together! I general linked arms mean that
you have your partner’s back (and vice versa), but do mind that if
his hold is too strong or too weak your relationship may become
either possessive or insecure.
His hand on
top of yours
When you’re
casually watching movies or just chilling on the couch together he
does this thing and simply covers your hand with his and stays like
this. As simple as it may sound, it’s a very deep and intimate
moment because it is like spooning, only done with hands. With this
gesture he’s showing that he cares about you and wants to protect
you.
Holds your
hand while touching your face
Experts say
touching someone’s face is extremely intimate and can only mean
that a person is very much into you. That’s why when your partner
holds your hand and touches your face at the same time – it’s the
best thing in the world! Like that moment when a guy tucks your hair
behind your ear and you simply melt inside… It feels great for
guys, too!
Loosely
interlaced fingers
This is one of those hand-holding positions that are not in your face and could mean two things: you are either in a public place where he doesn’t feel comfortable to do some heavy PDA or he’s just generally shy about taking things further in this department (and others probably, too). Most of the times, though, he does it to show everyone (in a subtle way!) that you’re together and he’s got your back.
