How we relate to a person is determined by what emotions that person triggers in us. When the emotion is pleasant and soothing we are attracted to that person and that person is repelled when the emotion is disturbing.
Common knowledge says that voice or facial expressions convey emotions. Research says that "touch may in fact be more versatile than voice, facial expression, and other modalities for expressing emotion"
Even fleeting forms of touch may have a powerful impact on our emotional and social functioning.
Let us understand how touch plays a major role in "Nurturing Healthy Relationships" and thereby our physical, mental and spiritual health.