The Power of Touch in Friendship

Jessica Boston was featured in Stylist exploring the overlooked role of affectionate touch in adult friendships. She spoke about how the body “holds” so much, and how gentle, intentional contact can bring a sense of safety, trust, and emotional connection.


Hypnotherapist Jessica Boston says she understands how much the body “holds” and therefore how healing touch can be. “I’m naturally very touchy-feely with the people I love. It’s not about crossing lines or making anyone feel uncomfortable – you don’t need to push or force – it’s about closeness, co-regulation and the unspoken safety of being held and seen,” she says. “I like to hold hands with my friends, especially when I’m listening to something challenging. When one of my best friends comes over, I like to hold her foot because it makes her laugh; it’s intimate, but these small things carry a quiet kind of magic. I think adult friendship needs more of that. It reminds us we’re human, soft, and allowed to be. We are often so afraid of getting our actions wrong, we don’t trust ourselves to be in the moment and listen to what the other person needs, and because of that, we miss out on a way to connect that feels earnest.”

 

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