Can you bear the thought of being touched again by a stranger

Difficult for you Sussexborn hope alls well

Touched by a stranger? Depends on how handsome he is.?

Ooooh errr misses

Talking of handshakes - I struggle with that part of the church service where we all ‘pass the peace’.

No more handshakes for me. I've witnessed so many people skip hand washing after using the public bathrooms. NO THANKS.

I hope all goes well with your phone call consultation Sussexborn x

@Ginny, IMO it came about because we were so often told that we Brits were ‘cold’ and standoffish, we should be more like the huggy-kissy continentals. And a lot of people seem to think that whatever the ‘continentals’ do is by definition better.

Though I do think the huggy-kissy stuff was always more a southern- than a northern European thing - not sure it was ever rife in Scandinavian countries.

Sussexborn good luck?

Physical contact is important for our mental well being. Molestation by strangers excepted)
But it should be encouraged among family members and close friends.
I shall never forget my next door neighbour hugging me the night that our son was killed in a RTA. It brough great comfort.
Animals use body contact to identify and assimilate herd members.
And, your masseuse would hardly be classed as a total stranger. If you have given birth, you should be used tom being touched by others; almost everywhere.
Relaxez vous!

I'm having my hair cut this evening by my next door neighbour. She cuts my hair: I tidy up her garden.