Affection between spouses in the presence of others
Question
Is casual physical contact, such as placing a hand on a friend’s shoulder and the like, permitted between a married couple in public?What defines affectionate touch (miga shel chibah)?And if it’s not permitted, may a photographer (whose income is from photography) photograph such a scene at the couple’s request?Thank you.
Answer
Shalom uVracha,
Such physical contact is not permitted in the presence of other people.
However, a female photographer may photograph them, since she is occupied with her work.
Source
According to the Psak of HaGaon Rav Amrom Fried shlit”a.
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