Choose comfort and preferences about touch · S4.17

State a preference about touch or pressure

An offered comfort involves contact that may or may not suit you.

Everyday practice

Try these steps

1. Identify whether you want contact, no contact, or a different kind of support.
2. State the preference directly and allow yourself to change it.
3. Choose a non-contact alternative when preferred; you do not need pressure to justify or resolve a feeling.

An example

I would prefer some space rather than a hug right now.

Reflect

Was your preference understood and respected?

Next time

Communicate changes instead of assuming prior consent continues.