Goodness me but I managed to initiate two lots of contact today; I took a little pressie round to an elderly neighbour, she seemed almost overcome so I put my hand on hers (most unlike me!!!) I felt she needed contact as she's lonely and having a hard time. one with a friend I bumped into - I said to them "would you mind if I did this" and promptly put my arm around them. They didn't mind at all & I felt kind of triumphant afterwards.