I mamish don’t understand what’s the whole argument about. Why would someone want to publicize their most precious relationship? Why parade around showing off your most intimate close relationship? A prized possession is hidden, why are we trying to show off our most deep, and close relationship between husband and wife in public? IN GENERAL if someone has to keep on showing off a relationship, it shows they’re not secure with it. Why is this even an argument? Once my family was actually discussing this s”a cuz we saw a couple holding hands, it came out that you can’t say 100% assur but definitely on the border. As Mod 80 said – it’s very sad that this is even a discussion, to the generations before us there was no question.
Wolf – holding hands with a down syndrome kid is VERY different. Everyone understands that your doing it for HIM, and it is affectionate (although not two way – your doing it for him) – he wants your close physical contact. Think of it as little kids – they always hold hands, it’s a security of close relationship. Holding hands IS very affectionate, and VERY different than checking for lice. (although also only done with someone very close- not an ACT of affection)