lutehole - this is probably an issue of nomenclature.
The SADDLE is what the string sits upon; the BRIDGE is what the saddle sits on! So, the string HAS to touch the saddle, but you don't want it touching the bridge...
Does this help?
It will help if you tell us what type bridge (and/or guitar) you have. If the string is touching the bridge, that's a problem; either your saddle has slipped or worn WAY down. On Gibson "tune-o-matic" type bridges, the saddle pieces are fairly easy to replace, if that's the problem...
This, of course, is assuming that the guitar is set-up properly; talking about neck relief, action adjustment, that type of thing...
play on...........................................>
John
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