Guys, do you like it when a girl holds on to your arm while walking?

[Anonymous]

Is it romantic?

[Panopticus]

Well in my country we have just come out of a season of slippery paths and roads and people have got used to walking arm in arm just to keep upright!

I find it wonderful and heartwarming when a girl/woman puts her arm through mine when we are walking - it is romantic when a very close in age lady does it and very warm and trusting when a younger woman does it. The filial trust that this simple action represents is touching and uplifting. When I have been very ill it has been encouraging, so I guess a hand slipping through the arm is romantic and a lot of other things. In my country many girls and women walk arm in arm and I know that this brings comfort and to the younger ones a comfort they do not get from the younger lads who are far too "cool" to be seen arm in arm - what a lot they miss out on, the ones going through the "Cool" years!

As an aside I would also say that amongst the more athletic I have heard a girl say that she put her arm through her man's because he was so long legged he kept leaving her behind otherwise!

Can I say this is a lovely question to answer on a nearly spring morning. Thank you for asking it!

[toulouse]

I am not very comfortable doing that- walking arm ^ arm, but your answer was still really sweet, it made me smile , & almost wish their were no 'cool years' ^^

( IT also made m think of my little sister, & China :-)

[Panopticus]

Thank you toulouse, I am glad I have lived when I have - before the fixation of Celebrity and 'cool' and when there was so much to discover. I am still discovering now and do not let the attitudes of my peers dissuade me! One day you may feel so close that arm-in-arm is natural and warming within your heart, I do hope so!

[Cruzier]

I love it, it makes me feel more comfortable with her and more at ease. I find it romantic. I do mind mind it lasting for awhile either, if I had to I would carry her. Some people could call th long period of holding on my arm clingy but I have no problem with it, at all.

[Anonymous]

I am surprised at all thee answers... I think LOTS of guys would be disturbed by it.. makes them look weak or just to much closeness.. I might be biased cause my dad could not handle people touching him, & guys I tend to like are sort of reserved, but my brothers were normal, well one was & my uncle is normal & my grandfather,.. So idk, but I always assume, in general, people do not like to be touched.. I am always surprised when they 'reach out & touch some one' ^^

The guy I like NOW usually freaks out if I touch him.. Tho not other people. idk.

[R-Fresh_DirtyD]

Oh really? O.o

[Opinion Owner]

Yeah, why did you give me an arrow down, it is not my VIEW, not what I support.. It is what I OBSERVE... It is based on my experience... I would like that not ot be the case utit is what ia hev observed. , there is a big world out ther e& iam sue all sorts of guys are out the.. Theones I see & hear about do not like be touched in public. A lot of girls are like that too, just as intensely. Could be I notice it more cause I expect it.. But yeah, pretty much :-)

[Opinion Owner]

I can't believe how many posts say the love this.. Where are all the guys who HATE it cause I know you are out there..lol

& I am SURE If I walked up to the guy I like & I put my arm with his he would jump away or get REALLy tense & look at me like I just dumped an elephant on his lawn.

Actually now I am curious, but I do not think I have the nerve to do it. ^^

[heartsonfire]

Well, most people definetely DON'T like strangers touching them. But when it comes to friends, loved ones, and bf's/gf's, I think everybody loves physical contact. The level of which depends, of course, on the level of intimacy they want/expect in the relationship

[Opinion Owner]

Lots of people DON'T like to be touched.. It is my experience , why do keep getting down arrows with no COMMENT.. I am fine with the disagreement, but I am curious as to WHY. lolol

[Panopticus]

If I may add to these comments [I am not clicking up or down arrows!] I have two young women married into my extended family who actually said when taking leave for the first time that they preferred not to hug and I was amazed on doing a little research how common this is, I only sampled a small number so this is anecdotal but they were ALL 'only' children from the upper middle class [England! go figure!] but I am an 'only' child and I love arm-in-arm, hugs and cuddles. We're all different!

[dehlig]

Most guys do like it and I don't think it is weakness when a guy enjoys the comfort of a girl

[Anonymous]

Good question

I have questions about this too. Sometimes I think he likes it, sometimes I think it annoys him

[Reeses-pieces777]

I did that to my recent boyfriend. of course he likes it :)

[shf84]

Holding my hand is romantic. Her holding my arm while I lead her around is NOT. I have a real problem with that. Women are not to be lead around on my arm, children get led because the are not capable of making adult choices or having adult responsibility women ARE and should be treated that way. I have a culture jamming thing I like to do where I hold on to the woman's arm. You should see the outraged looks we get. It should be outrageous when men lead women around as well. That it is not shows that we have a long way to go.

[dehlig]

I can't speak for every guy, but I'm pretty sure the majority would agree that men love it when girls hold onto their arms, as long as the girl isn't being ridiculously clingy. Men see it as a sign that you've dedicated yourself to them and that you are willing to show the world that, and at the same point, it gives you an underlying comfort. Remember that all men are different, so the best thing to do is to ask the guy.

[Marshall33]

Yes I adore it ! It is a non verbal way of saying I am thought of and connected to that person and that that person feels comfortable showing others and me she cares for me and enjoys having others know it too. Sometimes its romantic but its always about "connection", which is a great thing for both involved ! :)

[ArtistBboy]

I truly enjoy the UNIQUE actions. If she has done that with a previous relationship, I want her to make something unique for "us", even if we're not dating.

Though, the one thing that always steals my heart, is when a girl is smiling or laughing WITH me, or because of me. It makes my day to see my true hearts desire happy.

~ ArtistBBoy

[rosette]

"It makes my day to see my true hearts desire happy."

ahhhhh omg, that was cute :)

[toulouse]

Huh, you do really think the ACT has to be unique.. I guess my feelings for each different peson, overwhelm the routine... my cousin is the same way.. She gets offended if she finds out someone has done something with others first.. Does no bother me, cause I feel unique being a unique human being with a unique human being... I think of all the things I would have to give up iff I had to worry about doing the same thing... Like walking thru the forest near the brook, or sitting on my roof

[toulouse]

Playing the guitar, listening to old records, walking in the rain, talking, haha, omg imagine if you could no > talk < cause you already talked with ten people recently lol

:-)

[ArtistBboy]

@Toulouse, I didn't understand your comment... Could you rephrase it for me? You like being unique, or...?

[toulouse]

Certainly. Sorry - no sleep :-)

I was just saying that every experience is unique because the person is unique.. & When I do the SME things with different people I never feel like it is the same.. There are MANY activities I repeat I have to otherwise I would not be me with them, but they never loose there origional quality cause each relationship changes everything in its path.

A comment you made reminded me of my cousin freaking out cause a guy cooked her the SAME GENERIC MEAL. lol

[toulouse]

But I think what yo said & what she was saying are not the same.. I was just wondering, if doing the same thing with a girl, felt like it was not unique enough... Perhaps you meant something else.

Anyways.

" It makes my day to see my true hearts desire happy. " - Sounds like shakespeare. ^^

& It's beautiful. ;-)

[stktder]

I love it when a girl holds onto my arm, lets me open the door for her, lets me walk on the street side of the sidewalk while walking, let's me comment on how nice she looks, is willing to help out a little bit on the cost of the evening but not being pushy or offensive about it. I've got a bunch of others too. But YES, I find it romantic.

[Littletad]

Romantic? To some. But for most guys its a boost to our ego. It's like saying, "I'm yours", and publicly announcing it.

[SmoothBlue17]

I couldn't agree with you more!

[Anonymous]

Absolutely! It is more of an affirmation of comfort and want of the person to be nearer to you than anything else. It taps into the primeval side of the man whereas he almost take ownership that this is his bitch and not anyone elses. Be his bitch hell like it.

[EarlofPuuding]

Its annoying, Why would she be hanging off my arm when she could be holding my hand? Its just unnatural, like holding a cup around the rim. I guess I could tolerate it if I liked the girl enough but...

[SmoothBlue17]

i do, yes. its a positive sign to a guy that she is interested in getting to know you more and find us comfortable to be around. It can be just as romantic as holding hands. Boost's ego and confidence in a guy

[Conquistador]

Yes, if I girl did that I'd melt. it'd make my day.

[LoveDanceLove]

Umm well I don't speak for a lot of guys but we all have different love languages and to me touch is mine and sometihng like that would be beyond romantic in my book..it lets me know that she's comfortable and trust, and she really likes me

[josesmaf]

Love it! Double bonus if she playfully rests her head on my shoulder a bit.

[ArtistBboy]

Completely agreed. Nice job thinking outside the box man. +1

[loverorbestfriend]

Tells me she cares about me and that's a good feeling.

[somedude555]

ive never had it happen,but it would be "romantic" if it ever did.

[frankadu]

Definitely romantic. I like it when a girl that I love does it. holding hands, holding arms, it's so really nice and brings you close together... :)

[hesaysim2sexy]

i like to hold on to my guy all the time... help me I'm falling. :)

question: why do guys like to hug girls alot.. do they smell her hair too?

[Jermaine]

It's showing of guy's that your taking and sometime guy's like smell of girl's hair but that not style

[heartsonfire]

Haha... one time my friend was hugging my sister... and then he smelled her hair. like, while they were still hugging, he picked up a lock and inhaled... most of us looked at him like "wtf?!?!" and laughed, but he didn't care haha he's just like that. totally not afraid to be himself fully, even if it means looking like a retard!

[only_human89]

If he likes you there is no way that he wouldn't love it.

[anonymousforever]

Of course. Guys like touching girls and being touch by girls.

[Meetmeonthequinox]

yes its awesome, makes us feel needed and head on the shoulder is icing on the cake

[DanteThomas]

If the guy likes you, then he enjoy it. It is romantic and beyond sexy!

[fezmonki]

Yes, do it. It will make him feel like the man, and stimulate our primitive posession instincts.

[myspacemybroke]

I don't know from personal experience, but I'd say hand holding would be preferable to arm holding.

[OceanLover]

yes :) that makes me very happy haha. although I'm more of a holding hands kind of guy.

[WOLFSENT]

Very much so. She is showing me that I am hers and the world should take notice. This is a VERY underrated move. I think it is one of the most sensual and telling points of a relationship.

[dreamishobby]

helll YEAAA!

it gives out a signal to everyone that "i m HIS"

[Anonymous]

I think so. It shows you want to be near and really enjoy his company.

[Anonymous]

I would hate, but I also have weird touch issues. from what I've heard most guys like it

[Anonymous]

Haha. yes. as long as the girl is not much shorter than me. then it's awkward.

[EarlofPuuding]

Aww is that your little sister/daughter? sooo cuute ^_^. I know what you mean...

[negativezero]

yeah it is it show me and everybody else that she chose me out of everyone else

[Salata]

I like holding my mans arm, I feel a sense of security like a protection thing. He says that he enjoys it very much. :)

[golfjumper]

It's great as long as it isn't for too long - that would be "clingy". A good women knows when enough is enough and does it at just the right time.

[snakemaster01]

yes, I love it. it can be romantic. but it could also be annoying sometimes. I'm sure if he loves you he won't mind =)

[dbell18]

i like it it is romantic but some guys arnt like me

[nobleziba]

"hell yes" to both parts.

[Keepingitfresh]

Hell yeah I like that...

[xoallforsmilesox]

i love holding my guys arm :)

[spartan1980]

Personally, I am good with holding hands.

[Anonymous]

what if you are kinda of embarressed by her and don't want people to know you are together

[Kacie]

Then she shouldn't be with him if he feels that way about her.

[dehlig]

Exactly, No girl should be treated like that. If he is embarrassed, then he doesn't deserve her and she shouldn't have to pretend that she isn't with him

[BlackSuperman]

yes we like it... and it is somewhat romantic

[tigerguy]

yes but its better to hold hands

[FeNdErTeLe]

i love it!

[Dorby]

LOVE it!

[Foofy_Bear]

HELL YEAH!

[littlehamma2]

very much so

[Serotriptomine]

Love it.

[GIntrovert]

I love that...

[NMMan]

I love this.

[Cartiphilus]

Yes, always

[Dust_Devil]

Holding hands would be better.

[Zionbunmmy]

Its somehow romantic but very o.k

[ihatecopcars]

Yes!

[Anonymous]

yes ma'am =]

[anonimouse]

I like it :)

[RickMoo2]

yes it is.