What Your Partner Is Thinking When Kissing You
When lips lock, minds may wander
Do you think about anything when you kiss? Do you know what your partner is thinking when you passionately lock lips? In the heat of the moment, there’s a chance that people get so wrapped up in what they’re doing that they’re not thinking much of anything. However, according to kissing coach William Cane, author of The Art of Kissing: The Truth About What Men and Women Do, Think, and Feel*, your partner could be thinking several things — some of which may actually be distracting. After surveying over 100,000 people from around the world, Cane learned several things that run through people’s minds when kissing and below are some of the most common.
“Do You Like What I’m Doing?”
Cane found that some people may question their performance while kissing, so much so that it can ruin the experience for them.
“A lot of people worry if they’re pleasing their partner when they’re kissing,” Cane said. “They’re self-checking, which can often be problematic because it can make them too self-conscious.”
“Women have dragged their husbands and boyfriends to me saying, ‘I want you to teach him how to kiss because he doesn’t do it…
