Plenty of women are very touchy-feely. Some of them just prefer to touch people to prove a point, to establish rapport or just because they're the type to use their hands when talking. When a woman touches your chest, it doesn't instantly mean she's flirting with you, though it's extremely likely that she is.
The chest touch
What it Means: If a woman is covering her chest, it can mean that she is feeling vulnerable or touched. Another variation of this gesture is having both hands touching the chest.
Some sure signals he or she's attracted to you are: They're giving you their undivided attention. They're giving you lots of flirty eye contact. They're flirting by using lots of physical contact: their hand on your knee, touching your hand, etc.
When a woman lays her hand or head on my chest, I feel appreciated. It's like she's saying, “I trust you and I feel safe with you.”
Resting your head on his shoulders/chest
Guys love this feeling too. This small gesture shows you trust him and feel safe with him.
It usually means she feels safe and relaxed. That she trusts me, and finds my embrace comforting. I feel happy that she feels good, and that I can make her feel that way. And since this is typically only done to me by my girlfriend, it means either she is mine, or wants to be.
Eye contact is one big indicator, as well as frequent smiles and laughter. An open posture and facial expression are also signals of attraction. Acting fidgety or nervous, or blushing and getting sweaty palms, is also a sign that someone is attracted to you.
“Holding hands invokes a positive feeling about one another, so you both feel sexy and wanted. It's almost like foreplay." Cue all the feels: Just like massage, kissing, and hugging, “research shows that touch, like holding hands, releases oxytocin, a neurotransmitter that gives you that feel-good buzz,” says Coleman.
You can put both arms around his neck and keep one palm gently on the nape of his neck. If your arms are around his neck, run your fingers softly through the hair at the base of his neck. If your arms are around his torso, rub his back gently. A behind-the-back hug can also be a good way to hug a guy hello.
In plain language: Men often feel most loved by the women in their lives when their partners hug them, kiss them, smile at them, and explicitly offer gratitude, praise, and words of affection. Men also feel loved and connected through sexuality, often to a greater degree than women do.
Touching can be a form of flirting when it is intentional, consensual, and done in a playful or affectionate manner. This could include light touches on the arm, shoulder, or back during a conversation, playful nudges, or a gentle touch on the hand.
Small touches and gestures are a good sign that a woman likes you. If she playfully pats your arm or rubs against you while you are sitting down, it means she wants to be closer to you. She also might want to hug you or be open to an invitation to be hugged. Please pay attention to how frequently she touches you.
When taking in a deep breath, your chest naturally puffs out. When a man does this, he is puffing out his chest to appear manlier, making himself look bigger and stronger for you. Basically, he's trying to impress you, which is always a good sign.
“When we cuddle, our bodies release serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin,” explains Stefani Goerlich, certified sex therapist and licensed social worker. These hormones make us feel good, happy, and bonded.
Move your tongue just below his earlobe and down his neck. Slide your hands under his shirt, and roam all over his pecks, feel every inch of his body. Touch his crotch and rub him, tease him, and then slide your hand to his pants, stroke him.
Holding hands benefits our physical and mental health
"Many studies in neuroscience show that touch produces oxytocin, a feel-good chemical that is very good for your mental and physical health," says Silva Neves, a COSRT accredited psychosexual and relationship psychotherapist.
Interlocked fingers: When couples interlock their fingers, it shows a deeper connection, and that the person is more vulnerable and emotionally and physically connected at that moment. Non-interlocked fingers suggest a more casual relationship.
He's trying to bond with you
So therefore, if you are wondering why do guys rub your thumb while holding hands, they are trying to connect with you.
Eye contact (flirting triangle: eye-eye-mouth; eye-eye-mouth) Genuine smile (wrinkles in corner of eyes) Standing tall; unhurried walk, easy strides. Sitting positions. Keeping time to music.