Originally posted July 6, 2001
I recently started dating a guy -- he's a very nice person and I feel very comfortable around him. The only problem is that I don't like the way he kisses. I feel bad about telling him, because I don't want to hurt his feelings, but this really bothers me. Is this enough of a reason to end the relationship?
- Bogdan:
You just need to train him. Each time he kisses you badly, knee him in the groin. He'll learn soon enough.
- Stasiek:
No, it's OK. People break up with other people all the time for petty reasons (when they're shallow, insecure, pathetic, and have intimacy issues.)
But I'm sure that's not you. - Piotr:
Yes it is a good enough reason, for his sake, because it will be better to not waste his time with your unimportant and minsicule dislikes.
- Janek:
Yes, relationships have ended because of this. If kissing is something that's very important to you (as it is with many people), then being with someone whose kisses you don't enjoy can be difficult.
Telling him won't necessarily hurt his feelings. If he's too rough, for example, stop him as he's about to kiss you and, with a smile, whisper, "gently." Then let him lean in for the kiss. Or, try telling him to kiss you the way you kiss him (which can be a great teaching tool).
Before you go and end the relationship, it'd certainly be worth trying to teach him! If he ignores your requests or can't change, then you have a problem.