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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