How do i hold hands/touch a girl w/o it being awkward?

[56tysmd]

Hi,

I went on a first date with this girl to the movies last weekend. The entire time i was trying to figure out how i could either hold her hand/put my arm around her; and i failed. Throughout the entire date we never touched. On the next date i go on with her (probably bowling followed by a movie) i want to be sure i either hold hands/put arm around her while walking. How do i go about doing this in a way that is not awkward for either of us?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

[Frodo Baggins]

We could use some more detail-wise; what sort of vibes do you pick up off of her? Do you sense something from her, that she wants to be touched? If so, then you pretty much go for it, subtly and easily. Some more info would be appreciated so better advice can be given, but for the most part, trust your instincts and use finesse.

[56tysmd]

hmm... well im not sure i can provide any more info since i've only dated her once. But i mean when do people usually start to hold hands/walk with hand around one another?

also do u think saying "wanna hold hands" at the beginning of a movie sounds really childish/stupid?

[alsan]

yeah, just do it and she'll prob be cool with it cause it is the 2nd date

[Mr. B]

Just ask.

[Emotional]

arm wrestling is a good way to hold hands..touching a girl u just play withthem flirt with them often..make it a everyday ritual lol good luck stud

[sweetapples]

Yesterday when I was on the train I took the hand of the person I was sitting with so that we were holding hands for a couple of minutes. It was kind of awkward. I did it again this morning and it was just as awkward.

I don't know what to do.

[j_hol]

At the movies place your hand palm-up on the mutual armrest, this may seem strange to her she will look at you. Make eye contact and get a good read. If this fails just be phisically playful like any other buddy, sounds dumb but it works

[tiff8434]

Speaking from a girls perspective. I like a guy who is confident. Just reach over and play with her and then if she seems to feel aqward back off. You never know until you try.