Why won't he hold my hand?

[Anonymous]

OK so we've been seeing each other for around 4 months now (a long time for him to be shy about holding my hand) He's a great guy, always looks after me, not afraid to kiss me in public, etc but one thing I don't get is why he simply won't hold my hand when we're walking. Guys is there any reason that would stop you from holding your girl's hand while walking together or putting an arm around her? Shyness? Or because he's not into the girl for more than a physical relationship?

[justanotherdood]

I"ve been in a relationship for 5 years (24 years old now) and she pretty much has to drag my hand away from me. it really has nothing to do with not wanting to be touchy feely with you, per se. its just that when we're in public, and we see other guys doing over the top kissy things we tend to roll our eyes. so when you want to hold our hands all over the place we can feel like we look kind of whipped in the eyes of other guys, like you're parading us around like pets. Again, nothing to do with the girl, generally more of us guys rolling our eyes when we see a guy in a tickle fight with a girl in public, and we don't want to be 'that guy' playing footsy. we want to look tough in front of other guys.

[MrSpartan104]

If he is kissing you in public, then don't worry about the holding hands thing. He has shown he wants more than friendship. He probably just doesn't really like holding hands, or maybe hasn't even thought of it. Maybe try giving him the sign by holding out your hand or having your hand hit his. See if he grabs it.

[beerY33]

I don't like holding hands, for whatever that's worth. Even if I'm into the person.

[peacenic]

is there a major height differance between the two of You?

[Asker]

No, he's only a couple of inches taller than me.

[peacenic]

maybe He is concerned that if He shows Your great value, You may be stolen?