When tension rises between partners, the natural instinct often drives couples to create distance—both emotional and physical. Yet counterintuitively, maintaining contact during these challenging ...

When couples face relationship hurdles, the instinct might be to create physical distance. Yet research suggests that maintaining physical connection—specifically holding hands—during challenging ...

Holding hands in public might seem like a simple gesture, but for many, it carries a significant emotional and symbolic ...

We often see couples strolling along crowded streets, on the beach, even sitting on their own front porch holding hands. How important is hand-holding to relationship satisfaction? Having a Hand to ...

Q: I’m curious why humans hold hands. Is there a biological reason it’s such a common part of relationships across so many cultures? A: Holding hands exerts striking effects on our emotional state, ...

Holding hands in public is a sweet gesture of affection and emotional connection, but not everyone feels comfortable doing it. There are various reasons why your partner might not want to do this in ...

When heterosexual couples hold hands in public, onlookers might think: That’s so sweet. They’re in love. But when the couple is LGBT+, kissing on the street, hand-holding, and other public displays of ...