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Have you been waiting for the perfect time to share the first kiss with your date, but you aren’t sure if you’re ready? While you ultimately get to choose when you have your first kiss, there are a few ways to know if it's the right time. Keep reading for a ton of helpful tips about how to plan your kiss and find out if the other person is interested too!
When Should You Have Your First Kiss?
There's no right or wrong time, so have your first kiss when you feel comfortable. You'll usually feel a romantic spark after a few dates, but don't feel rushed. Look for flirty body language like eye contact or physical touch to see if they're interested.
Steps
Expert Q&A
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Tips
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Have a mint or some gum handy so you have fresh breath for your kiss.[19]Thanks
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It’s completely normal for the first kiss with someone to feel a little awkward. As you get further in a relationship, kissing should feel better.Thanks
Warnings
- Using your tongue too much while you’re kissing could be a turn-off, so see what the other person is comfortable with before you start making out.[20]Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2013-10-11-kissing-helps-us-find-right-partner-%E2%80%93-and-keep-them
- ↑ https://www.glamour.com/story/how-long-do-you-wait-for-the-s
- ↑ Eddy Baller. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 7 February 2020.
- ↑ Eddy Baller. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 7 February 2020.
- ↑ https://www.askmen.com/top_10/dating_top_ten/75_dating_list.html
- ↑ https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2013-10-11-kissing-helps-us-find-right-partner-%E2%80%93-and-keep-them
- ↑ https://www.askmen.com/top_10/dating_top_ten/75_dating_list.html
- ↑ Eddy Baller. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 7 February 2020.
- ↑ https://www.askmen.com/top_10/dating_top_ten/75_dating_list.html
- ↑ https://hernorm.com/how-to-initiate-the-first-kiss/
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a21928694/how-to-initiate-first-kiss/
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a21928694/how-to-initiate-first-kiss/
- ↑ https://www.glamour.com/story/the-first-kiss-goodnight-yes-y
- ↑ https://www.britishcouncil.org/voices-magazine/kiss-science-smooching
- ↑ https://www.glamour.com/story/the-first-kiss-goodnight-yes-y
- ↑ https://hernorm.com/how-to-initiate-the-first-kiss/
- ↑ https://www.glamour.com/story/how-long-do-you-wait-for-the-s
- ↑ https://www.teenvogue.com/story/what-to-know-if-youve-never-been-kissed
- ↑ https://www.glamour.com/story/the-perfect-french-kiss-how-mu
- ↑ https://www.askmen.com/top_10/dating_top_ten/75_dating_list.html