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Not necessarily a romantic gesture, a touch should come at the right time and in the proper context.Īttempting to hold hands with someone whom you have just met may annoy the other person even if they smile not to offend you.īut as your relationship progresses, the other person will allow you closer into her or his personal zone.Īn easy way to find out whether or not the other person is ready to accept you in their personal space is to move your items closer to them. This is the reason why “keeping your distance” is an excellent idea at the beginning of a relationship. Very few people (and pets) can enter this space without making us feel uncomfortable. Generally, most people tend to treat the distance closer than 18 inches (46 centimeters) as their property. Your personal zone expectations are much lower on a crowded subway train than, let’s say, at a party. You can think of it as your personal air bubble that can expand and contract depending on circumstances. Personal space is an important concept to understand. When we attempt to hold someone’s hand, we invade their personal space.
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It can break the other person’s defenses and force them to open up to you, or it can have a completely opposite effect by making them feel threatened. Just like any type of touch, holding hands can be a very potent signal.ĭepending on how it is used, it can make or break the relationship.