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Whether you’re out on a date or just hanging with a cool friend, the thought of holding hands might be enough to get butterflies going in your stomach. Actually asking someone to hold hands can be nerve-wracking, especially if you haven’t done it before. Thankfully, there are a few ways you can ask directly or subtly to start holding hands with the person that you like.
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QuestionHow can I hold hands with this guy who is really cute but I'm not sure what we are. He put his hand on top of mean while I was recounting trauma, that means something right?Animal2muchloverCommunity AnswerIf a guy does that, it is usually a sign of affection but it can also mean other things, such as a friend zone. Know that is usually only if you are close friends but it is possible he like likes you. The best thing to do is to have your friend walk past you two and say: "Are you two dating?". Sometimes it can set a spark.
References
- ↑ https://www.datingadvice.com/for-women/how-to-get-a-guy-to-hold-your-hand
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=248&v=hJHDmW4ljXI&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ https://www.vivmag.com/how-to-get-a-guy-to-hold-your-hand-without-making-the-first-move/
- ↑ John Keegan. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 5 November 2019.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=205&v=hJHDmW4ljXI&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ https://www.vivmag.com/how-to-get-a-guy-to-hold-your-hand-without-making-the-first-move/
- ↑ https://www.datingadvice.com/for-women/how-to-get-a-guy-to-hold-your-hand
- ↑ https://www.datingadvice.com/for-women/how-to-get-a-guy-to-hold-your-hand
- ↑ https://www.datingadvice.com/for-women/how-to-get-a-guy-to-hold-your-hand