Here are seven tips to puckering up without tragic consequences. Don't Narrate. What makes a kiss magical is when it's impromptu, whimsical, romantic and unexpected. ... Don't Brag About It. ... Don't Sabotage Yourself. ... Make the Kiss Feel Special. ... Avoid Going in Too Fast. ... Go Easy on the Tongue. ... Clean Your Mouth.
Nothing makes a lasting impression like a kiss. A great kiss alone could score you several points but, if it’s terrible, you may not even make it to a second date. Here are seven tips to puckering up without tragic consequences.
Don’t Narrate
What makes a kiss magical is when it’s impromptu, whimsical, romantic and unexpected. You take away that electric moment as soon as you announce you’re going in for the kiss. If the chemistry is there, simply take charge or be ready to be swept off your feet. Don’t discuss a kiss before it happens — ever.
Don’t Brag About It
Tell us one fairy tale where the prince brags about how he is an amazing kisser to win over the princess. It’s just not romantic. Boasting about how you kiss not only sets you up with major expectations but it also indicates some major insecurities that could dictate the rest of your night out. Even if you’re a rockstar kisser and you know it, prove it with the actual kiss. But it never hurts to tell your date that they are an excellent kisser after a smooch.
Don’t Sabotage Yourself
Even before the kiss, you’ll have to woo your date to get to that point. Don’t be a terrible date. Ask questions, open doors, make eye contact and compliment. All these things ultimately pave the way for an effortless kiss at the end. Also, a surefire way to sabotage yourself: the hug. Absolutely do not give any indication you are giving a hug as it gives the wrong impression and takes away that romantic moment for a kiss!
Make the Kiss Feel Special
A kiss is meant to be intimate. Don’t ruin it by making it feel like an obligation, like a business transaction, or something calculated and cold. The last thing you want to do is make it feel like you’re doing your date a favor or you’re just checking something off a mental list. If you’re not ready to kiss, don’t. You’ll be happy you saved it for when you really meant it.
Avoid Going in Too Fast
Every date has a pace, and it’s generally measured by chemistry. You can destroy all of this by going in for a kiss way too early. Not only does this make a kiss uncomfortable for both parties, you just ruined your chance for a memorable kiss later in the date. Only go in for the kiss when it feels right for both of you, which definitely is not going to be five minutes after meeting.
Go Easy on the Tongue
Your tongue isn’t an instrument to examine the inside of your date’s mouth — go easy using it. If it helps, think about any romance flick you’ve seen where the best kiss is a French kiss, not an assault on someone’s mouth.
Clean Your Mouth
Remember first impressions? You don’t want to kiss your date with really stinky breath, which they’ll remember the next time around. At the end of the night, after dinner or sugary cocktails, always make sure you pop a mint, use a breath freshener strip, or chew some gum to help make sure your breath is as fresh and clean as can be.
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Simply draw out the moment. Shoot a brief glance at their lips, not longer than two seconds, and then make eye contact with them. Try to keep your mouth gently parted, receptive to a kiss, during this look. If they look at your lips too, that is a great sign.
This article was co-authored by Michele Fields . Michele Fields is a Matchmaker, Dating Coach, and the Owner of Bon Jour Matchmaking based in Denver, Colorado. With over thirty years of experience, she specializes in helping others meet people and navigate dating and relationships. Michele has created over 300 marriages and has been featured on Denver ABC News, The Rocky Mountain News, Colorado 2 News, Denver Westworld, and The Denver Post. This article has been viewed 208,791 times.
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Finding a way to kiss your crush out of the blue may seem tough, but you can increase your chances by following a few simple steps. Spend time bonding or flirting with your crush while you're together, like during after school clubs or break, so you can get to know them. If your crush seems comfortable around you, like if they keep their arms open and smile a lot, try holding hands or gently touching their arm, which may make them feel more intimate. You could also try making eye contact and giving them a compliment when you’re alone, then saying nothing for a few seconds. This will create a natural pause that can be perfect for a kiss. If you’re worried about going straight in for a kiss on the lips, try kissing your crush on the cheek first. For tips on how to get your crush to hang out one-on-one with you, keep reading!
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