The Way You’re Holding Hands Reveals More About Your Relationship Than You Think

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.