How to Hold Hands With Your Girlfriend

Holding hands is a simple but loving gesture.

Holding hands with your girlfriend is a simple gesture that can bring intimacy and excitement to your relationship. When you reach out to hold your partner's hand, you are telling her wordlessly that you enjoy her presence. It may seem awkward at first trying to hold hands with a new person in your life, however, once you both begin to grow as a couple holding hands will become second nature. Do not be afraid of reaching out and grabbing her hand while sitting at dinner or taking a walk in the park.

Instructions

1. Take note of your girlfriend's body language. Some women will prefer not to show signs of affection in a public place. If you reach to grab her hand and she pulls away, she may prefer to not publicly display affection.

2. Choose a location and situation before deciding to hold hands. If it's an intimate setting, such as a romantic dinner or a date night at the movies, these scenarios are conducive to hand holding. Let go of her hands if she needs to use them.

3. Hold your girlfriend's hand gently but firmly. Do not grip her hand so forcefully that it hurts her, but don't hold her hand as if it's made out of glass.

4. Try different ways of holding hands. You can intertwine your fingers, hold one finger or just clasp your hands together. Trying different ways may reveal certain preferences your girlfriend has.

5. Create a balance. Distinguish when it will be appropriate to hold hands. If your girlfriend is shy, do not force her to hold hands in public if she is not comfortable. Forcing the issue can cause a rift between you and your girlfriend.

Tips & Warnings

• Each relationship is different. These are just some simple guidelines that may be helpful when starting a new relationship.

References

• Romance Tracker: How to Hold Hands: Top 10 Different, Romantic Ways to Hold Hands

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish