Physical touch needs consent — even in a relationship.
Were you aware that consent isn’t a one-time checkbox?
Just because two people are dating, or even in a committed relationship, doesn’t mean physical touch is automatically okay every time. Consent matters at every stage — until both people are deeply comfortable, attuned, and respectful of each other’s cues.
And here's the truth:
Physical touch without consent is not a grey area. It’s abuse.
Yet, many skip asking for consent. Why?
Because we assume.
Because we think once someone likes us, everything is fair game.
Because “it felt right in the moment.”
But it takes less than 5 seconds to ask:
"Is this okay?"
"Can I hold your hand?"
"Would a hug feel good right now?"
Why don’t we normalize this?
Why do we take emotional and physical comfort for granted in dating and relationships?
At andwemet, we often hear from singles who felt unseen, rushed, or uncomfortable all because consent was overlooked. We hope you are with us when we say We must change that and always ask for consent for physical touch.
