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Would you break up with someone for being a bad kisser

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Russiandoll124 · 15/03/2018 18:19

I’ve started seeing a man. He’s everything I like: kind, intelligent, creative, funny. But we kissed for the first time last week and it was really not that nice Sad... very (too) enthusiastic and very very wet... I had to wipe my face afterwards. I’m so sad about it, I really, really like him but I’m not looking forward to any more kissing.

What would you do? Is it one of those things you could tolerate if the man was great in every other way? Is it a very petty thing to break up with someone over?!

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outabout · 15/03/2018 18:50

Tell him how you would prefer it and see what happens. You could also consider whether you are truly 'perfect' at everything all the time.

FluffyWuffy100 · 15/03/2018 18:50

we probably wouldn't have got to the stage of being GF and BF if we weren't compatible kissers

waterrat · 15/03/2018 18:52

okay what this means is there is no chemistry between you - it's not about him not knowing how to kiss.

I had this once - literally pulled away and that was the end of it. no more kissing no more dates. it was very cringey! but totally unable to continue.

Snowman123 · 15/03/2018 18:56

Think I might have dated this guy........

NotTheFordType · 15/03/2018 18:59

"Hey! I really enjoyed meeting you last week. I have to mention though, your style of kissing. I really don't enjoy deep tongue/lots of saliva/having my tonsils swabbed. If you're happy not doing that then I'd love to see you again."

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Russiandoll124 · 15/03/2018 18:59

You could also consider whether you are truly 'perfect' at everything all the time

Confused
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AintNobodyHereButUsChickens · 15/03/2018 19:03

Oh no, bad kissers can be terrible! Is he the kind that puts his whole mouth around yours and basically tries to suck your face into his mouth? I have no idea why they think we like that kind of thing Confused my DH was the same when we first got together, like an over enthusiastic St Bernard. He soon changed though and he’s a great kisser now.

Certcert · 15/03/2018 19:07

A guy I saw a few times used to be a bit enthusiastic and go 'mmmmmm' every time he kissed me, really offputting so I feel your pain

I had one that did that, too! Grin

ThomasShelbysBunnet · 15/03/2018 19:11

God no I don't think that's unreasonable. I've broken up with someone for something much less significant than not being a good kisser.

Fruitbat1980 · 15/03/2018 19:13

Yes. But I was 14 😂

Peanutbuttercups21 · 15/03/2018 19:18

Just teach him, in a nice way

You have nothing to lose, this is quite common!

PrizeOik · 15/03/2018 19:20

If the chemistry was still there and I felt motivated to "train him up", then no, I'd carry on with him and it would be bound to improve.

If the kissing was bad enough that any ardour I may have felt had evaporated, then I definitely wouldn't bother.

My DP was a bit like this when we met - not the same kind of kisser, but the way he did it wasn't for me - but it soon resolved itself after we practiced a bit. I never didn't want to kiss him though. The chemistry was there and obvious and never really flagged.

I took the precaution of shagging him on the same night we first kissed, so knew there were other advantages that made up for the kissing

Mintychoc1 · 15/03/2018 19:26

I wouldn't say my boyfriend is a bad kisser, just a different kisser. He likes tongues, I'm more lips-orientated with tiny bit of tongue. I don't hate his kisses, but they don't really do it for me. I never had the nerve to say anything though, so it's just the same, 2 years later. But everything else is perfect, so I'm not going to end it because of not-perfect kisses.

NeeChee · 15/03/2018 20:10

I had a boyfriend who was terrible at kissing. He kinda tried to put his whole tongue in my mouth. Not good.
I didn't enjoy his bedroom technique either. It's true what they say, it's not just size its what you do with it.

RoderickRules · 15/03/2018 20:16

Move away every time he does it
Say ‘be gentle please’ or similar.

Folks can def be trained.
Grin

invitroveritas · 15/03/2018 20:17

Show him what you want. If it still doesn't work, he's a goner.

VetOnCall · 15/03/2018 20:25

Years ago I met a lovely bloke and was really disappointed to find out on the 2nd date that he was a terrible kisser - too wet, way too much tongue and he was kind of licking my mouth. I gave him the benefit of the doubt though as he really was a nice guy, but the next time we kissed it was even worse, and then HE LICKED ME ALL OVER MY LOWER FACE AND NECK. It was revolting and I think I went rigid with horror Grin I pushed him off, made my excuses and bolted for the bathroom so I could scrub my face clean whilst shuddering violently. There was no third chance after that - I still shudder thinking about it now!!

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Russiandoll124 · 15/03/2018 20:26

VetOnCall Shock that’s horrible!

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Russiandoll124 · 15/03/2018 20:27

I will try to teach him! It’s only fair to give him a chance to learn

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VetOnCall · 15/03/2018 20:41

It was so grim. Really funny with hindsight but at the time I was honestly mortified, I was sat there with a kind of horrified Peep Show inner monologue running through my head 'fuck this is awful, hang on is he licking my chin, why is he licking my chin, oh christ he's licking my jaw, oh holy fuck he's licking my neck, oh dear god he's slobbering all over me, oh god there's saliva all over me, must make it stop, I need to get to the soap...' Grin

Peachyking000 · 15/03/2018 20:47

Ugh, imagine what he’ll be like giving oral sex. Sorry.

kyrenialady · 15/03/2018 20:53

Have memories of a kiss like this when I was 17. It was like kissing a washing machine, never seen him again after that day. It still makes me shudder to this day. He's married now with a lovely family so maybe he improved?

If he's a nice guy could you persevere?

Snowmagedon · 15/03/2018 20:57

Oh no this is making me laugh.
I think you can only try suggesting kissing on different way

Gindrinker43 · 15/03/2018 20:59

I married a bad kisser, how I miss a good snog.

NorthernKnickers · 15/03/2018 21:26

I've had two experiences of 'bad kissing'. The first was a really lovely guy, dates were going well until the kissing stage...he was a 'sweaty kisser'. And I mean REALLY sweaty...he was much taller than me and loomed over me quite menacingly... and dripped! A lot 😳. It was instant and awful...but to be fair he did apologise, and said he always sweated 'when aroused' 🤢😮😳. I couldn't cope and dumped him shortly after (I was about 19 and much more fickle than I now am!) Number 2 was Lizard Man...who was so much worse than Sweaty Bretty! He had a 'jabby' lizard tongue that he used to poke and prod with. Very odd...never experienced anything like it before or since! It was a quick, darting, flicking movement, in-out, poke, poke...and really hard! I think he'd perfected his technique watching 'V' 🦎 👅

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