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The participants were asked to describe tactile messages they sent and received in various situations and contexts. Specifically questions were asked about ideal touch, comfortable/uncomfortable touch, appropriate/inappropriate touch, typical/atypical touch, touch when fearful/upset, sexual/non-sexual touch, general changes regarding touch over time, touch related to incest event(s), and communication used about what tactile messages are liked/disliked. This study resulted in a grounded theory regarding the tactile relationships in the marital dyad of incest survivors. Those relationship stages ranging from unhealthy to healthy are described as abusive, avoidant, conflictual, transitional, and consensual. Survivors and their spouses may start at any stage, and progress toward a healthier or an unhealthier stage. Some stages may also be skipped. 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