The Importance of Touch

Many studies have been done declaring the importance of touch in caring for infants and children, but what about in romantic relationships? When I say touch, I’m referring to the non-sexual touch - because without just the simple, but powerful touch of your hand (guys), you are not even getting to first base.

The importance of human touch cannot be overstated. It plays a significant role even in business and sports. A recent sports radio broadcast covered the topic of research on the importance of touch in athletic performance and team building. But, why is touch so important in relationships?

Relationship Coach, Mort Fertel believes that there is great power in the human touch. In fact, he promotes the idea of “touch charges” when there is a lack of connection between a couple who is either struggling, or has been completely separated. Fertel believes that these “touch charges” – which are non-sexual touches - can help to create, or recreate an emotional connection between a husband and wife.

These touches can be just a brief, casual, gentle touch while you are talking and looking them in the eye. They are called charges because, Fertel contends that these touches help to charge up the other person’s emotional connection over time, and that the loving bond that once existed can be achieved.

If this theory is true, then it is not unlike that of a mother and her newborn child. The mother holds her newborn child and gazes into the eyes of her baby. And, with frequency and extended time this emotional bond only is increased and enhanced. So, if you aren’t touching you had better get busy. It might just save the bond you have with your sweetie.

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