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To kiss or not to kiss on the first date: A divisive debate

Trey Hamilton
7 min readJan 6, 2023

It’s not uncommon to wonder whether or not you should kiss on the first date. While there is no hard and fast rule, there are a few things to consider when it comes to the first date kiss.

First and foremost, it’s important to respect the other person’s physical boundaries and comfort level. If you’re not sure whether or not the other person is interested in being kissed, it’s best to hold off and wait for a clear signal. If you’re feeling a strong connection and think the other person might be interested in a kiss, you could try dropping subtle hints or flirting with gauging their interest. But tread carefully, my friend.

There are many conflicting opinions on whether or not it is appropriate to kiss on the first date. Some people believe that kissing on the first date means that you are not looking for anything serious, while others believe that not kissing on the first date means that you are not interested. These opinions are exactly why I say there are no rules, and you have to do what you feel is right. Whether people will be honest or not, it will be up to the man to ensure a first kiss happens, or it might never come. I can count on one hand how many women have initiated the first kiss. Yes, and please spare me the “outlier-women” who apparently initiate all the first-date kisses. We’re speaking in…

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Trey Hamilton
Trey Hamilton

Written by Trey Hamilton

Author - The First Date Fix - Dating Coach - Content Creator -Dog Dad | follow me for some ramblings of a millennial who has dated. A LOT! TheFirstDateFix.Com

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