Humans are social creatures which need human warmth. Children will not thrive without the caresses, love, and warmth of a parent or guardian, even when all other care is present. Studies have shown that children may not develop psychologically and may even die with the total absence of human warmth even when food and medical care are available. If parents neglect to give affection, the child will find it hard to connect with others, to give, and receive affection as they grow into adulthood. Their emotional expressions may be limited; they may avoid human contact, and might even act cold and distant. Sometimes individuals may not even be aware that they are frigid and might feel uncomfortable when touched or hugged. These individuals don’t realize that they are truly in need of human warmth.
Becoming aware and seeking companionship is the key to learning the art of human warmth; where it becomes more comfortable to be touched, hugged, or kissed. We actually feel good when hugged whether it is a greeting, or we need to be consoled, or just because. This is true whether it is a friend, family or lover. There is a form of communication transmitted when we touch each other. A hug, kiss, touch, or squeeze accompanied with respect and true amicability is seldom confused with a different, perceived message.
Non-verbally communicate with someone by gently putting a hand on their shoulder, hugging them, kissing them, etc. and be aware of the sensation.
