How do I break the touch barrier?

I think a light touch on the arm when you are talking about something is a nice, intimate gesture without being too fake or sexual. It definitely indicates interest.

If you see a piece of fuzz on his face or hair, you can pick that off and just say “fuzz” and smile as you flick it off.

Are you male or female? The Breaking the Touch Barrier Handbook suggests slightly different methodologies depending if one is attempting Male/Male, Female/Male, Male/Female, or Female/Female Touch Barrier breaking.

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I like the advice given above. And is it worth thinking about if you have made it possible for him to break the “touch barrier”?

Yes, as @janbb said, a light touch on the arm or shoulder is not too forward if you are talking or if you aren’t talking then perhaps when moving past him, you could lightly touch his arm or shoulder and smile and say excuse me as you move by.

When he tells a joke or says something funny, playfully punch him in the arm and say “you’re so funny!” And when you part, pat him on the back and say “see ya tomorrow!”

punch him boys do not get hints even if you hold a sign up he will not see it. you have to be direct or at least build up to it.

sometimes you gotta grab life by the balls and just go for it

thanks everyone. I’ve been trying your suggestions and things seem to be working out well for now.