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Original poster

to think VB kissing Harper on the lips

102 replies

Teapot101 · 13/07/2016 15:15

is ick to say the least! We used to have an aunt who went in for lip smackers which required a strategic twist of the head at the last minute. Sorry, I find it yuck. (I love kissing my children and hugging them lots)

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DerelictMyBalls · 13/07/2016 15:16

Thanks for sharing.

ElsaAintAsColdAsMe · 13/07/2016 15:17

Don't kiss VB on the lips if you find it 'ick' then. Problem solved.

JellyAnyDots · 13/07/2016 15:17

No. I kiss my daughters on the lips often. I think it's lovely.

Abominablebride · 13/07/2016 15:17

I can't say I even noticed when I looked at the picture originally. Whole lot of fuss over nothing imo

LaurieMarlow · 13/07/2016 15:17
Hmm
MagnumAddict · 13/07/2016 15:19

Thanks for sharing is the funniest and best response possible.

Thank-you derelict for making me smile today!

katienana · 13/07/2016 15:20

No I think people who find it icky are the ones with the problem.

NavyandWhite · 13/07/2016 15:20

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notamummy10 · 13/07/2016 15:24

I'll sleep better knowing your opinion.

Dawndonnaagain · 13/07/2016 15:26

yawn.

RubbleBubble00 · 13/07/2016 15:28

My 3 nd 5 year old give you big smackers whether you want them or not (snotty nose makes it grim lol)

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 13/07/2016 15:28

It's fine.

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Teapot101 · 13/07/2016 15:29

Guess i find it strange because my parents wouldn't have done it so it's not normal behaviour. Unless I march up to her and say "Put that child down You're disgusting" I don't think it's a problem for me. I don't think my children have missed out on affection because I kiss them on the cheek. Personally it made me uncomfortable as a child.

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DonkeyOaty · 13/07/2016 15:30

whateves [makes big W sign on forehead]

x2boys · 13/07/2016 15:31

I kiss my kids on the lips and dh they are the only people i do Hmm

Creatureofthenight · 13/07/2016 15:32

It's not normal behaviour in your family, looks like it is in hers. Fancy that, not everyone is the same!

MagnifiMad · 13/07/2016 15:34

I think the advice not to kiss VB on the lips if you find it ick is excellent.

I would also suggest you widen your view of "normal" - I am sure your parents did lots of things that others would not consider normal.

Continue not kissing your children on the lips if you or they don't like it.
I also don't kiss my kids on the lips but I don't give a jot of thought as to whether others do or not.

MrsDeVere · 13/07/2016 15:35

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StrawberrytallCake · 13/07/2016 15:37

I don't kiss my children on the lips because my parents didn't kiss me on the lips, and none of our family friends kissed their children on the lips.

This doesn't mean that people who do are weird or odd. That's totally up to them and my feelings are neutral towards it. This has only become a problem since meeting dh who's family are lip kissers, he's fine with not but pil and even uncle in law decided kissing our 7 week old on the lips was ok (a few years ago now) I felt really upset at that!

I know this thread will be deleted - bun fight etc - but thought I'd share my vaguely dull opinion on the matter Wink

OiWithThePoodlesAlready · 13/07/2016 15:38

I kiss my dc on the lips all the time. It doesn't make them uncomfortable. I thought everyone did tbh.

My parents didn't. They are not affectionate people to say the least.

VinoTime · 13/07/2016 15:43

OP, why is it 'icky'?

MackerelOfFact · 13/07/2016 15:46

Kissing kids on the lips is fine, but in the VB photo she's got a bit of a head-tilt going on that makes it look a bit snoggy.

But I can't get worked up about it.

practy · 13/07/2016 15:48

My nephew when he was young, used to give all adults he liked a big smacking kiss on the lips, whether they wanted it or not.

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Teapot101 · 13/07/2016 15:51

Vinotime because rightly or wrongly so I view lip kissing as sexual and cheek kissing as love/ affection. I'm not suggesting that VB is kissing for sexual pleasure, that's just my association and what makes me uncomfortable. I do understand that people are diff. and it's been discussed before (3 years ago). But it's of no interest don't read the thread? It's a bit like Brexit this, you're allowed a view as long as it's the same as mine.

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Katedotness1963 · 13/07/2016 15:51

I can't stand VB and look forward to finding fault, but this is such a non story even I can't be bothered...