hand held

Ever since I started dating—way back in middle school—one of my favorite reasons to have a boyfriend has always been hand holding. No matter how old I get, or jaded and cynical, I will always love to hold hands. There is something so sweet and pure about holding the hand of the person you love. I adore that my hand fits perfectly with my boyfriend’s. It’s almost as if we were meant to hold hands.

That’s not to say that I don’t love kissing—I mean, who doesn’t? But the simple fact of interlocking fingers with someone else is almost magical. There’s a safety and comfort there that you cannot get anywhere else. It’s the simple act of someone reaching out for your hand that makes you feel loved and cared for. You could be 16 or 60 and hand holding will always mean, “I’m here for you.”

So, if you’ve forgotten how great a simple hand holding can be with your sweetie, reach out today and grab their hand. You could be browsing the grocery store aisles or sitting in a movie theater, but let them know you care with an effortless act of affection.

....an excerpt