How to Kiss a Date Goodbye

A nice date is nearing its end and you have made the decision to kiss the other person goodbye. It's not always as seamless as it looks in the movies because in real life people bump noses, get rejected, or have to deal with bad kissers. If you have a plan beforehand then you may be able to get your perfect goodnight kiss.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Another person

How to Kiss a Date Goodbye

1. Before you lean in for the kiss, make sure that it's something you actually want to do. Don't kiss your date just because you feel obligated to as a thanks for the date, or because you simply figure it's what your date expects. An uninspired kiss goodnight isn't going to be much fun for anyone involved, so only kiss your date goodnight if you actually want to.
2. Know beforehand what you want the kiss to lead to. If your kiss isn't supposed to convey overt romantic intentions, don't assault your date with an aggressive, open-mouthed kiss. Remember that a kiss goodnight can be seen as the conclusion to the evening, or it may indicate further activities. Don't mislead your date with a kiss that is contrary to your intentions.
3. Depending on what type of person you are on a date with, you may actually want to ask permission before attempting a kiss goodnight. Otherwise, try to get a feel for whether or not your date will actually want a kiss or not. If the date has been awkward or boring you may find that your attempt at a goodnight kiss will be denied by your date. Never assume that a goodnight kiss is simply par for the course regardless of how the date went.
4. A good way to introduce the idea of a goodnight kiss is by planting a small kiss on your date's hand or cheek. If your date seems receptive to this, you can attempt an actual kiss on the lips. If your hand or cheek kiss seems to repulse your date or make your date nervous then you know not to proceed further.
5. Cup the other person's face in your hands and lean in close. Close your eyes and kiss your date on the lips. It's best to start with a gentle kiss that is not incredibly aggressive or sloppy. Remember that a first kiss can make or break a date, so if your kiss isn't appealing then it might cancel out an otherwise lovely date.
6. Pay attention to your date's reaction. If you get the feeling that you should stop kissing then do so immediately. It's best to leave your date wanting more, so don't allow the goodnight kiss turn into a marathon make-out session unless that's what you both want.

Tips & Warnings

• Try to sneak in a breath mint a few minutes before you attempt a goodnight kiss.
• Some people may consider a goodnight kiss as a green light to move on to more intimate activities.