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Touching is a very important part of flirting and building rapport with a girl. It shows her that you’re confident, interested, and not afraid to get physical. But touching can also backfire if you do it wrong. You don’t want to touch her too much, too soon, or in the wrong places.
So how do you touch a girl the right way? Here are some guidelines to follow:
- Start with safe and neutral areas. Her upper arm, elbow, and the small of her back are best. These are places that you can touch casually and naturally without making her feel uncomfortable or invaded. You can touch these areas when you’re greeting her, guiding her, or making a point in the conversation. At least when you’re just getting started.
- Avoid touching her face (too soon). People can be very sensitive about being touched on the face, unless they’re very comfortable with you. Touching her face can be seen as too intimate or too aggressive, depending on the context. So save it for later, when you’ve established more trust and connection with her.
- Touch soon into talking to her. The longer you go into talking to a girl without touching her, the weirder it gets. You want to establish physical contact early on, so that it becomes a normal part of your interaction. A good way to do this is to take her hand when you first meet her, or give her a hug if you already know her. This breaks the ice and sets the tone for the rest of the conversation.
- Touch her intermittently as you talk. Don’t just touch her once and then forget about it. You want to keep the physical connection alive…