Hand Holding Article in The Guardian
23 Dec 2009 05:34
Very interesting article by Luisa Dillner in The Guardian (12/12/09)
"... today's couples may be more comfortable being passionate than
affectionate. Surveys of students show they believe holding hands
is a statement of commitment. The average student is more comfortable
heavy petting in public than giving their date's hand a squeeze. Leila Collins,
a psychotherapist and principal lecturer at Middlesex University,
believes that affectionate displays are increasingly rare. "We have
become more self-conscious and detached, so we see affection less
often," she says. "Love is a fragile thing, and if there is warmth and
affection, then the partnership is more likely to survive."
A Day In Hand thinks that hand holding is amazing. Step outside. Hold hands. Live your love.
The next Same-sex hand holding Saturday is 26th Dec.
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