Some people hate being touched because it feels too much, too fast. Imagine your skin is like a blanket, when you're touched suddenly, it's like someone yanks the blanket off you in one go. It makes you feel uncomfortable or even scared. This happens more often with kids who are shy or have big feelings. The more sensitive their skin is, the more they dislike being touched.
Examples
- Lily hates being touched because her skin feels like it's burning when someone grabs her hand.
- Tom gets really nervous when his teacher pats him on the back at school.
- Emma avoids holding hands with her brother because he squeezes too hard.
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See also
- Why Do Some People Hate Being Watched?
- What Makes Some People Good at Learning New Skills?
- What Makes ‘Silence’ Feel So Uncomfortable?
- What Makes One Person a ‘Perfectionist’ and Another Not?
- Why Are Some People More Likely to Take Risks Than Others?
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