Relationship: It’s nice to shake hands with someone we know because it’s all about wanting to be close to them. Like kissing and hugging, research shows that touch, such as holding hands, releases oxytocin, a neurotransmitter that makes you feel good. If you’re not in the habit of holding hands, consider doing it more often, as a surefire way to increase intimacy. After all, we only shake hands with people with whom we have a certain level of comfort or attraction. It sparks positive feelings about each other, so you both feel sexy and desired. Holding hands, in general, is a special type of communication that sends a message not only to each other, but also to people outside of your relationship, that you are really in your relationship, each specific type of hand holding Says something different about your bond.
