Can holding hands resolve conflict?

Holding hands and kissing can help to reduce tension and conflict, a new study reveals. We ask...

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10.30 23 Jul 2026

Can holding hands resolve conflict?

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10.30 23 Jul 2026

Holding hands and kissing can help to reduce tension and conflict, a new study reveals.

We ask how can physical touch help us navigate social situations? To discuss all was Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin.

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