I was working on a project, and two of the characters were discussing their first kiss. It made me wonder what is so special about an individual kiss? I’m sure we have all experienced that very special first kiss. We can remember how it felt and how we felt about it, but what was so special? We have gotten kisses from our parents, grandparents, and even an occasional aunt or uncle. If you’ve ever been to Europe, you might have practiced the air kiss – a simulated kiss first on one side of the face and then on the other. None felt anything like that special first kiss.
My characters were puzzling over what made for that very special first kiss. It was different from other kisses because there was already an attraction to the other person, they decided. It felt more intimate than a kiss from a family member. They pondered why it would feel that way. They decided that mother nature once more had a hand in it by bringing hormones in the play. They talked about the time before puberty versus the time after. One of the characters didn’t understand why he was suddenly attracted to girls. They had never held any interest for him, and then suddenly they did. Looking back, he said that it had to be the effect of hormones.
They decided it was so special because it could lead to the ultimate of intimacy, sex. Would you agree with them about the very special first kiss? Why or why not?
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Oh I remember my first kiss, around 12 years of age and it was sloppy and wet, and I thought I was about to die being chocked by his tongue. Nevertheless, kisses have gotten better. I would say mood (hormones if you like) play a great deal in whether a kiss is excellent or indifferent. When I first met my husband, he was such a gentleman on our date first date; he gave me a gentle kiss almost timid. For me, I could say I was devastated or even horrified that was all I was going to get. So I told him “that’s not a kiss!” and kissed how it should have been, I guess I should rephrase that and say how I thought we should kiss. The funny thing is my husband now says “That’s not a kiss!” It has now become a warm and endearing moment for us both. Even in our relationship, our kisses are different; they are not always the same, passion and even time available changes to feel and aspect of the kiss. A kiss is not a kiss…💋😘💋
A great anecdote to share!