3 Reason Why We Need the Human Touch in 2017
- Joseph Bonner Show
- Apr 21, 2017
- 1 min read
"There is this tranquil feeling that comes over when you're sitting on the sofa watching TV and you have your children wrapped in your arms." - John Christian
"When I held my girlfriend's hand, I felt this surging tranquility shoot through my entire body. It was awesome!" -Jake Baldwin
Have you ever felt similarly?
The human touch is beautiful from of expression and communication that comes with noticeable emotional and mental health benefit.
According to research, there are fundamental benefits attached to non-sexual touch as forms of expression of intimacy between family and friend.
Trust
The bonds of trust grow between people when there is touch. Receptors in our skin set off an emotional chain reaction as it were, where we feel more love, compassion, and empathy towards those we've touched. In turn, strengthening the bond of trust.
Stress Reliever
Physical touch also reduces stress. Nerve's are activated that produces calmness. This enables us to cope with and endure stressful situations and maintain a measure of peace, hope, and joy.
Friendship
Friendships are more intimate when the human touch in involved. For similar reasons mentioned earlier, the human touch allows friends to express love in a platonic way that fosters long term commitment and loyalty.
There are so may other benefits to the human touch. With so many things going on in the world right now, the human touch is among family and friends is needed now so more than ever.
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