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Touch can comfort and heal, but also harm—a psychologist explains why gestures don't always land as intended

Touch can comfort and heal, but also harm—a psychologist explains why gestures don't always land as intended

A hug from a friend. A squeeze of the hand. A steady arm around your shoulders. Many of us are taught to think of touch as comforting—an instinctive way to offer or receive comfort and express a sense of connection.

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