Reaction to Touching Articles

I agree with a lot of what is said in these articles. I especially agree with the section on holding hands. I know what they mean when they say, "hold hands as a tender bridge." Touching someone makes a connection beyond a physical one. Touching is a very emotional process. The absence of touching can be even more emotional. I was not surprised about how many studies were done where animals responded negatively to being separated from others and the lack of touch.