The Kiss

Let your girlfriend know (in a casual way, don't make a big production out of it. Anything that involves semaphore flags is definitely a bad idea) that it's okay for her to plant a smooch on you unexpectedly. When she does kiss you in this manner, you're in for a shock.

The first effect of being kissed without warning is vertigo. You'd swear you'd been sucker-punched if it weren't all so pleasant. Once you've been kissed this way you'll know why your dates are sometimes taken back by a sudden romantic move. But such maneuvers are the only real way to be romantic.

What woman would go out with a guy who telegraphed all his intentions? "Sue dear, I'm feeling very romantic now. Don't be surprised if I soon press my lips against yours in a fit of unbridled passion." A woman would have that guy out of her apartment, out of her building, and out of her life in three minutes.

Women don't want to hear a game plan of how you're going to physically express your affection. It's much better to do it and let the chips fall where they may. Explanations may be needed later. For example, "What the hell do you think you're doing?" demands a quick, sincere, and (hopefully) clever reply. Good luck.

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How to kiss someone passionately