Most of us are self-isolating, doing our part to stop the spread of the coronavirus and COVID-19. What that means is that we’re in contact with only a small group of people, in most cases one other person.
Humans are social beings, so touch is important to us, and the lack of it can be very stressful and even harmful to our mental health.
But, for now, given the dire situation we find ourselves in, how many people have you actually physically touched in, say, the last two weeks? Don’t count yourself, just others where you have made physical contact.
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Here’s another poll you might find interesting. We asked this yesterday: For self-quarantining couples, how are you getting along? See the responses and comments.
Only my wife of 50 years marrage.
Same here, Just my wife also of almost 52 years.
Geri -52 years this August. Still love of my life.
congratulations! we just crossed the 50-yr mark, 52-years together if you count high xchool.
My wife of 33 years is the only person I touch hold and kiss.
This probably would have been the same answer (One) even without the ‘goings on’.
My Wife
We have 7 living in our house…
Some respondents from the U.K. have likely touched at least one other person.
I personally have only touched one (my wife); however, I have been to the dentist last week who actually touched me….but with gloves and mask on. I did not touch him.
More than 10 because I was working through last Thursday
I kiss my wife in the morning and before we go to bed every night,and we have been doing it from the very start. I also tell her I love her as well, even more so now just in case.
Only my husband of 62 years..I would really like to hug my great grand daughter…but I won’t.
Touched fingertips when handing a CG worker money to pay for washing our rig. Freaked me right out! Also my wife of 33 years for our usual 1 minute hug and the rest. 1 minute hugs are guaranteed to change your marriage!
Wife, daughter, son-in-law, three grandkids. And two doggies.
Just one, my wife
I’m now a widower [since November 29th] and wish i had someone to hug or give a good-night kiss to. However, I am very glad she does not have to deal with the COVID situation.
Tom, please join us on our RVillage. Someone might be looking for that kiss and hug. I have been widowed twice. If you have had a great marriage you definitely will be looking for someone to share with you. You are never to old.
I cannot add pic so imagine pic of a minature baseball bat..about 12 in long..can send later..hetr is the story
Baby bat..camp host in park had big white. bucket w sign that sais QUIET, BABY BATS..so I stoped..tiptoed up and hanging frm a cross tos were three of THESE..i said shi- and their trailer erupted ..i bowed and stopped off..
Have not touched another human being since I visited my husband in memory care on March 12th. Just have my dog to touch which is better than no one.
Cuddle with my wife of 40 yrs and elbow bumped our daughter on Easter Sunday.
Only my partner. I haven’t even gotten to see my parents for two months.
Wife, daughter, son-in-law, grandson. We see each other several times per week.
Same amount of people I’ve touched in the last few years…. none!
My wife and one granddaughter that insist on a hug whenever she sees me. Hard to deny that.
Wife and daughter. Thinking about it – I really don’t go around touching people anyway. They taught me that in sexual harassment classes.
Husband and our handicapped son