Research reveals that holding hands during difficult conversations synchronizes partners' physiology, reduces stress hormones, and creates a biological bridge.

And while hand holding is, in general, a special type of nonverbal communication that sends a message to not just each other, but also people on the outside of your relationship, that you’re ...

2. Insecurity or Shyness. Another reason your partner might not hold your hand in public could be related to their own insecurity or shyness. They might feel uncomfortable showing affection in ...

Others may hold hands, link fingers, or rest their tired head on the other's shoulder while waiting in a long line. For those in non-marginalized relationships, small, innocuous acts of affection ...

When people feel they are under threat, holding the hands of a loved one calms parts of the brain responsible for vigilance and emotional response. But the research also suggests something far ...

Even spotting a couple holding hands is likely to put a smile on your face. And it’s not just you, take a look outside and it’ll be hard not to spot people holding hands nurturing a little pep ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Today is National Hand Holding Day. What does hand holding say about relationships? If anything at all. Hand holding shows an emotional connection between people. Not only do ...

At Least 11 People Dead — Several from the Same Family — After a 4-Story Residential Building Collapsed Celebrity Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly Hold Hands on Hawaii Trip After Relationship ...

Music Man costars Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster confirmed their relationship after they were photographed holding hands following a dinner date on Monday, January 6. The sighting comes two months ...

Larsa Pippen is setting the record straight about the status of her on-again, off-again relationship with Marcus Jordan. The Real Housewives of Miami star sat down with Entertainment Tonight on ...