If she is sad, try giving her a hug instead. You can maybe give her a little tickle around the ribs if she starts feeling better. Try and remember if she has ever told you that she hates to be tickled. You should take her at her word and know that tickling is not a welcome touch. [1] X Research source
When you are laying down, try running your toes lightly along the bottoms of her feet and see how she reacts. [3] X Research source When her arms are raised or you are hugging her, put your hand near her armpit. Some girls might be worried about sweat and won’t want you to touch them there. Place your hand on her hip or stomach. Notice if she removes your hand or seems to welcome your touch.
When you stop tickling her, you can pull her against you for a sweet hug and kiss.
Make sure you aren’t tickling her too hard. Tickling can be pleasurable, but only when you use a light touch. Too much pressure and it can become painful. [5] X Research source
Only tickling her for a few seconds at a time is a good way to avoid an awkward situation. If she really doesn’t like it, you will have only tickled her briefly. If she tells you she really didn’t like being tickled, then you know not to do it again.
