Couples who Hold Hands

[MrCranky]

I’m interested in other people’s views on couples who walk around holding hands.

Do you and your partner do this?

We do, but I’ve noticed that I don’t really see others doing it and wondered if we’re perceived as a bit weird.

Public displays of affection aren't my thing. I really don't care if others hold hands in public though, as long as they aren't taking up all the space anyway.

Late DH and I always held hands. He died in his early 50’s nearly 3 years ago. Whenever I pass an older couple holding hands I miss him so much, our hands always reached for each others, I never felt weird about it.

We always used to, but not so much now in late 40s/ early 50s….
We are going to a country fair today, might have to start again!
I also like going to sleep at night holding his hand, that’s nice.

No, it personally would drive me insane to have someone touching me all the time like that - get OFF 😂

I like it but after about a minute I have to let go as my husband's hand is hot and even though he tries not to, his hand is really strong and grips mine!

It's a me problem, poor husband would like to do it far more!

Never mind holding hands, we used to know a couple (they both had affairs with each other) who ran holding hands

Rarely but only because we walk at different paces 😂

We hold hands almost all the time when out, we both like to do that and been together donkeys years.

So sorry about the loss of your lovely DH @TheOlderIGetTheStayerIHome

I like to see old people holding hands, it’s sweet.
I must admit that those who determinedly hold hands and don’t give way on the pavement make me mad. Its not up to me to walk in the road or bury myself into a hedge just so you can hold hands.

This thread is (mostly ) lovely 🥰 DH doesn't like to do any public displays of affection - even if we both end up on the drive leaving the house at the same time and do a quick goodbye hug and peck where the neighbours might see, he's so tense and awkward. He's affectionate in private, but I'd love to wander round holding hands like some of you do.
My dad used to indulge me linking arms with him and skipping (!) together, well into my teens, and it's one of my favourite things to remember about him because it reflected how he just accepted me exactly as I was. That's what I assume about couples I see holding hands or linking arms - that they're happy and comfortable and accepting of one another.

This thread is (mostly ) lovely 🥰 DH doesn't like to do any public displays of affection - even if we both end up on the drive leaving the house at the same time and do a quick goodbye hug and peck where the neighbours might see, he's so tense and awkward. He's affectionate in private, but I'd love to wander round holding hands like some of you do.
My dad used to indulge me linking arms with him and skipping (!) together, well into my teens, and it's one of my favourite things to remember about him because it reflected how he just accepted me exactly as I was. That's what I assume about couples I see holding hands or linking arms - that they're happy and comfortable and accepting of one another.

Whenever we can, although not when it's roasting. I'm mid 50s, DH is early 60s. We've been together for over 30 years and married for 27.

I love holding hands with him.

Seems, from this thread, that you’re wrong!

DH and I will still hold hands - off and on - if we’re walking somewhere together.
Been together 37 years.

Annoying if I want to get past

Most of the time yes.

Sometimes but we don’t get the chance much these days with kids etc.

My only gripe is couples who won’t let go when the pavement narrows and they block people from getting by.

No I don’t like it , he does , it just makes me feel uncomfortable.
I’m not very physically demonstrative.

Together 50 years, hold hands watching TV and at the cinema, not so much when walking ing, we need our hands free to balance these days!

That would drive me nuts if I was trying to walk

My husband has got massive hands so hand-holding is quite uncomfortable for me 😂

As a result we tend to walk with our arms around each other instead.

We do.
Mainly so I don't lose him as he marches when out and about.
But we hold hands when we are just sat together too.
Been together 10 years.
It's a way of communicating too.

This!

We tend to link arms as opposed to holding hands

Husband is 6'5 and I am 5'2. Never noticed it being an issue. Obviously I walk slower so we don't hold hands if we are on a mission but if no rush we do.

My Fiancee and I would love to hold hands when mooching around but we're lesbians and it seems to attract unwanted attention. I'd directly attribute this to the rise of right-wing popularity. More people (men) seem to think it is their 'right' to stare and comment.

I live in a big city and it never really used to be an issue. Now it feels provocative to simply hold the hand of the person I love, so sadly, we just don't do it anymore.