The Taboo of Human Touch

Lately I’ve been having many conversations with friends whereby we discuss touching- whether we are touchy people, whether we like to be touched, whether we think it is something that’s needed or not. The range of perspectives in this issue astounds me. I personally all for receiving and giving an affectionate caress, a soft rub of fingers through my bestfriends’ hair, and a gentle and endearing peck on the cheek or forehead to those I love. I see nothing wrong with it, and I honestly enjoy it, but of all of my friends with whom I’ve spoken, only one other shares this enjoyment. I think it’s weird, and I don’t have a grandiose explanation for my point, but I thought it would be interesting to share.

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