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Hand Holding

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It is hard to feel authentic holding someone’s hand, especially if you are in public. Although hand-holding is a sweet gesture, when doing it, I always feel contrived. Like I am forcing a point and trying to prove my love to the world. Holding the hand of a lover is kind of like walking around holding their penis except less potential for mess.

Holding hands with a friend also seems kind of off. I love my friends, and like being affectionate, but when you grab their hand to walk down the street you both will be hyper aware that your hands are hugging, and probably spend the entire time stressing about how to break the bond. “Am I going to pull away? But what if that hurts your feelings? And if you pull away it will definitely make me feel bad about myself, but I really just want this to stop.”

Just when I was about to give up on the whole notion of embracing fingers with another human, The Munch reached up and grabbed my hand while we were walking… and it felt so right.

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  • http://WebsiteURL Emma

    cutest. picture. ever.

  • http://WebsiteURL Emma

    also, i feel the exact same way about hand-holding. and about putting my head on someone’s shoulder, or vice versa.

  • http://WebsiteURL holly

    I wanna hold your hand.