I have a cold sore me and my boyfriend are not gonna have sex and there is going to be no oral sex. is it safe to cuddle and hold hands?

Holding hands ok: Yes, it's safe to hold hands and cuddle

Yes it's safe: Unless the sore is on the skin area that directly touches the skin of your boyfriend when you cuddle and hold hands, then it's absolutely safe hold hands.

Yes.: Herpes generally requires skin-to-skin or mucous membrane-to-mucous membrane contact for transfer from one person to another. You are wise to avoid kissing and oral sex when you have an active sore. You probably have Herpes Type 1 (oral herpes) but, like Herpes Type II (genital herpes), it can be spread to the genital area. Cuddle & hold hands all you want. How sweet!