From first kisses to ones that say ‘I love you’ and ‘you set me on fire’ – the beauty of kissing and how to develop good habits

Through kissing we truly bond and share feelings with another person – even the first kiss between two people can offer insight into their future relationship

The best way to build a habit around kissing is to make it into a couple’s ritual, such as when leaving the house or always kissing before saying good night

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Kissing is one of the best natural “feel-good” behaviours we have evolved as humans. Photo: Shutterstock

Luisa Tam

Luisa Tam has been a journalist for more than 30 years.

Published: 2:30am, 27 Dec 2020Updated: 2:30am, 27 Dec 2020

They say that two people can tell if there is romantic chemistry between them just by sharing a kiss. I wholeheartedly believe that a kiss is the best way to bond, communicate emotions and share feelings with another person.

If a kiss is terrible or fails to generate sparks, it’s almost certain that the two people locking lips will know instantly that they are not compatible.

I have always considered the act of kissing as something of a magnetic connector – you either attract or repel, and there is nothing in between. A kiss never lies.

Even the first kiss between two people can offer some insight into the prospect of their future relationship because you can gauge a lot from a first kiss.

Dr Wolfgang Krueger, a psychologist and therapist based in Berlin, Germany, claimed in a recent interview that kissing is more important than sex for couples. “Kissing is more intimate than sex and the first sign of trouble in a relationship is a drop-off in the act,” he said.

Couples can use kissing to build and develop closer intimacy, both sexual and non-sexual. Photo: Shutterstock