Sentences with phrase «avoiding physical affection»

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Through a series of interspersing flashbacks, we are shown that during their klutzy, formal courtship, Florence (Ronan) and Eddie (Howle) have avoided all but the most modest physical affection toward one another.

He added that he and his classmates were careful to adhere to local customs and dress modestly when off campus, not to criticize the Emirati government, and to avoid showing physical affection between sexes.

Although same - sex couples who avoid holding hands may be missing out on some of the positive benefits of shared physical affection, same - sex couples who DO hold hands may experience conflicting emotions, such that an activity that is supposed to reduce their stress responses actually creates a stressful situation!