Mismatched desires for physical contact can negatively affect romantic partners. Romantic partners experience greater relationship well-being when they share high levels of comfort with physical affection. When partners differ in their preferences, it can create friction.
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Psychologists explore how mismatched desires for physical contact affect romantic partners
A new study in Personal Relationships suggests that couples with high collective comfort regarding physical affection experience better well-being. The findings indicate private touch is more consequential than public displays.