Holding Hands as Pain Relief?

Psychology Today | 30.08.2026 22:39
It’s strange how so many of the deeply powerful, meaningful, lovely moments in life masquerade as ordinary ones. Thankfully, if we hold that in mind and look close enough, we can grab hold of them. Now you might be thinking, “C’mon, is the usual really all that noteworthy?” I get it—fair point. A room you always walk through in your apartment or home probably doesn’t seem all that remarkable, right? Now imagine it’s the absolute last time you’ll ever walk through that room because you’re moving. Chances are, that room just got a specialness promotion, at least a little bit.