handholder

One who holds hands (with someone else).

We were never handholders. We were always withdrawn and alone, unlike Italians, Poles, Jews, and other friends I had who were fresh and spontaneous in their affection.

They preferred each other’s company to any other in the world. They were old-fashioned and unashamed handholders.

Someone or something that provides reassurance and/or assistance for doing something difficult.

In the meantime, Bouchard will continue to play his role as handholder and benefactor to his province and peacemaker for the country.

This software has a great help program. For starters, there’s a collection of fully narrated video tutorials that show you step by step how to perform various tasks. There’s also built-in voice and video help. As you become more familiar with the program, you can turn these handholders off.