{"id":78356,"date":"2022-06-13T17:04:10","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T17:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=78356"},"modified":"2026-02-11T09:48:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T09:48:54","slug":"what-a-guy-is-thinking-when-he-kisses-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/what-a-guy-is-thinking-when-he-kisses-you\/","title":{"rendered":"What a Guy Is Thinking When He Kisses You: 15 Different Thoughts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78359\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/New-Project-2022-06-13T222108.713.jpg\" alt=\"Man kissing woman outdoor \" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&rsquo;re experiencing your first kiss with someone new or someone you have known for a while, first kisses sometimes can be a little bit awkward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most women have wondered what a guy thinks when he kisses you for the first time. What are the signs that the kiss meant something to him? Does he think you&rsquo;re a good kisser?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are all good questions; you&rsquo;ll be relieved to know he&rsquo;s feeling just as bashful and nervous as you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being the one to make the first move isn&rsquo;t easy, and men have to decide when to be spontaneous and when to ask for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-kiss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">permission for a kiss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can you tell about a guy by the way he kisses? Plenty. If the kiss lingers and you can feel his passion through his lips, he likes you. If the kiss ends abruptly, he might not be into it, or maybe his nerves got the best of him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most men have a lot to think about while they&rsquo;re kissing you. What do guys feel when they kiss a girl, and what are their thoughts? Keep reading to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-do-you-tell-if-a-guy-loves-you-by-his-kiss\"><\/span><b>How do you tell if a guy loves you by his kiss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"If They Do THIS on Valentine's Day&hellip; They're a Keeper &#10084;&#65039; | Marriage.com\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Yec6Qn0DNg\" width=\"315\" height=\"576\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><br><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"subscribeYT_highlight\"><div class=\"subscribe_channel\">\r\n            <div class=\"subscribe_text\">Join millions <span class=\"sub_text1\">building healthier, happier<\/span> <span class=\"sub_text2\"> relationships.<\/span><\/div>\r\n            <a class=\"subscribe-btn-in-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Marriagedotcom?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n            <img src=\"\/images\/youtube_icon_small.png\" class=\"icon-left\" alt=\"YouTube\">\r\n            <span>Subscribe<\/span>\r\n            <img src=\"\/images\/bell_icon_new.svg\" class=\"icon-right\" alt=\"Extra Icon\">\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <\/div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a guy wants to kiss you all the time, does it mean he is in love with you?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe yes, maybe no. Circumstances matter a lot in this instance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&rsquo;s what you can tell about a guy by the way he kisses you if <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/the-true-meaning-of-being-in-a-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you&rsquo;re in a relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can feel his affection when he kisses you<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He holds your hand while he softly moves his lips against yours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He kisses you on the forehead tenderly. He rubs his nose against yours before landing a gentle kiss on the top.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are all sweet, simple signs that the kiss meant something to him. He may even be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/signs-you-are-falling-in-love\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">falling in love<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with you. These kisses signal that he wants more than an exciting, sexual smooch. He wants true emotional intimacy with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Psst! Kissing isn&rsquo;t just exciting. It also builds emotional intimacy, boosts attraction, and more. Check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/is-kissing-important\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 Reasons Why Kissing is Super Important in a Relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do guys feel when they kiss a girl they aren&rsquo;t in a relationship with?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;I can&rsquo;t wait to take this to the bedroom,&rdquo; is what a guy thinks when he kisses you on the neck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>French kissing, lip biting, and moving his hands all over your body during the kiss are other signs he&rsquo;s in it for something sexual.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A kiss on the cheek, on the other hand, signals that he wants to be friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-happens-when-a-guy-kisses-you\"><\/span><b>What happens when a guy kisses you?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There seems to be an obvious answer to this. When a boy kisses his girlfriend, his lips are pressed against hers in a show of embrace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there are also some fantastic biological things happening inside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies show that kissing triggers the brain&rsquo;s reward center. Sounds fancy, right? This then releases oxytocin and vasopressin. These are essential hormones that<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9924738\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make someone feel attached<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to someone else.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oxytocin is also responsible for<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15931222\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boosting feelings of trust<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, increasing the desire to only be with<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/doi\/10.1073\/pnas.1314190110\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one person<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15834840\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reducing stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you see, when a guy wants to kiss you all the time, it&rsquo;s not only because it&rsquo;s fun, it&rsquo;s because it makes him feel closer to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch this video to understand the science behind kissing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kpo7VEA9sGw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-men-like-kissing\"><\/span><b>Do men like kissing?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on the man. Some men view kissing as something exciting at the beginning of a relationship, but as time passes, they start to think of it as a simple prelude to sex.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other guys love kissing and are passionate about it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One tip for how to tell if a guy likes kissing you is if he always lingers and could kiss you for hours. This is one of the signs the kiss meant something to him, and he&rsquo;s happy to stay in that moment with you for as long as you want.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next up: what do guys feel when they kiss a girl?<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/mens-kissing-tips\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 Men&rsquo;s Kissing Tips: How to Do It Right!<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15-things-a-guy-thinks-when-he-kisses-you\"><\/span><b>15 things a guy thinks when he kisses you<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&rsquo;s what goes on in a guy&rsquo;s mind when he kisses you. These signs might help you determine &ldquo;What does that kiss mean?&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. What should I say after the kiss?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the exciting kissing facts about guys is that they get just as nervous about locking lips as women.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you have a crush on someone, you fantasize about kissing them. He has probably imagined this moment in his head more times than he can count, and now that it has happened, he may not be sure what to say afterward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should he ask you to be his girlfriend?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a lighthearted joke?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the signs the kiss meant something to him is if you have an<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/intimate-conversation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emotionally intimate conversation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after the kiss. If he doesn&rsquo;t, don&rsquo;t take it as a sign that your relationship dreams are dashed. He may just have been nervous.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. How long should this kiss last?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timing is everything when it comes to having the perfect kiss. This is just one of the reasons he is wondering: &ldquo;How long\/short should this kiss be?&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too long, and he risks ruining your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/romance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">romantic moment <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or messing up the kiss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too short, and he may worry that you think he isn&rsquo;t into it, which is the opposite of the truth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. What do they think of my technique?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a guy wants to kiss you all the time, he wants to make sure you like his style and are enjoying yourself during the kiss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He worries about using too much tongue, fumbling lip positions, or having a wet, gross kiss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last thing he wants to do is make the kiss so unpleasant that you don&rsquo;t want to repeat the deed.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/romance\/how-to-kiss-better\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kissing Techniques &ndash; How to Kiss Better<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>4. They are an amazing kisser<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your technique is impeccable. Your lips are soft, you use just the right amount of tongue, and your mouth moves perfectly with his. This is no missed kiss!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are a good kisser, and one tip for how to tell if a guy likes kissing you is if he raves about your smooching skills after the deed is done.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a guy says you&rsquo;re a good kisser, believe him. Raving about your great kissing skills may be one of the signs that the kiss meant something to him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78357\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/New-Project-2022-06-13T222206.157.jpg\" alt=\"Gay couple kissing each other \" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Where should I put my hands?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered what a guy is thinking when he kisses you, you can be sure he&rsquo;s thinking about what to do with his hands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many options for where to put his hands, but none feel right.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Is it romantic if I put my hand on her face, or would that be dominating?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Am I allowed to feel around her body, or would that be rude?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can you tell about a guy by the way he kisses? You&rsquo;ll be able to tell if he&rsquo;s feeling awkward about his hand placement.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/is-kissing-important\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 7 Reasons Why Kissing Is Super Important in a Relationship<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>6. Where else can I kiss them?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One tip for how to tell if a guy likes kissing you is if he starts looking for new ways to bring his lips to your skin. Kissing your neck, hands, and forehead are all signs the kiss meant something to him, and he&rsquo;s eager for more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. What is my kiss telling them?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can you tell about a guy by the way he kisses? A lot. Research shows that women who are ovulating place a<\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4487819\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high value on kissing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If a guy is a good kisser, she will be more interested in pursuing something romantic with him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a guy wants to talk about the kiss afterward, he may be wondering where else he can kiss you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. I want to kiss them again already<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do men like kissing? One of the easiest signs of how to tell if a guy likes kissing you is how soon he does it again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your crush probably thought how amazing the kiss was during your lip lock. He&rsquo;d spent so much time working up the nerve to make it happen that now he&rsquo;s probably itching to do it again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Are they as into this as I am?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do guys feel when they kiss a girl? He wants to please you and wonders if you&rsquo;re having a good time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asking you if you enjoyed the kiss is one of the signs that the kiss meant something to him, and he hopes it meant something to you, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Does this mean we&rsquo;re a couple now?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/signs-of-a-committed-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you committed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? This is what a guy is thinking when he kisses you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He&rsquo;s been waiting so long to make the kiss happen, and now that it has, he&rsquo;s probably wondering where you both stand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He&rsquo;s scared to risk what you have going by asking, &ldquo;Does this make us official?&rdquo; but he desperately wants to know if you are his girlfriend now or if that was just a casual end-of-the-night kiss.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. They look beautiful<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do guys feel when they kiss a girl? Attraction!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;She&rsquo;s gorgeous. I can&rsquo;t believe I&rsquo;m kissing her.&rdquo;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is what a guy is thinking when he kisses you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oddly, your guy has been wanting to kiss you for a while now and finds you downright sexy. Being close to you while you&rsquo;re kissing lets him take you all in: your looks, your smell, the softness of your lips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&rsquo;ll be able to tell <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/signs-of-attraction\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how attracted he is to you<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by how he kisses you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78358\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/New-Project-2022-06-13T222139.337.jpg\" alt=\"Couple kissing each other \" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>12. Do they think I&rsquo;m a bad kisser?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a guy talks about kissing you, he&rsquo;s full of confidence, but inside, he may be unsure about the way he kisses you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Is this how she likes to kiss?&rdquo;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Does she think I&rsquo;m good at this?&rdquo;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>For some people, it can take a while before their kisses develop a natural rhythm, and if this is one of their first times kissing you, they&rsquo;re probably hoping you aren&rsquo;t judging their technique.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take heart. His worrying about whether you like his technique is one of the signs that the kiss meant something to him.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/improve-your-self-confidence-in-the-relationships\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Improve Your Self-Confidence in the Relationships?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>13. They might be thinking about breath freshness<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>He may be a little conscious of his breath when kissing you, hoping he did not forget to brush that morning.<\/p>\n<p>Breath freshness can make a difference in a kiss, and since many people experience occasional bad breath, he might be feeling a bit self-aware.<\/p>\n<p>He could also be noticing your breath, especially if you just had something strong like garlic or coffee. It is not necessarily a dealbreaker, but it might cross his mind in the moment.<\/p>\n<h3><b>14. I love them<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do guys feel when they kiss a girl? Sometimes they feel love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are in a relationship with the guy you&rsquo;re kissing, he&rsquo;s probably thinking about how much he cares about you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you&rsquo;re not in a relationship, the rush of oxytocin released while your lips are locked is sure to have him feeling warm and fuzzy about you.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/do-i-love-her\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I Love Her? 40 Signs to Discover Your True Feelings<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>15. He isn&rsquo;t thinking &ndash; he&rsquo;s just enjoying the kiss<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One tip on how to tell if a guy likes kissing you is if he is incredibly passionate while you&rsquo;re kissing. You can feel that his attention is entirely focused on you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel your kiss could set the bar for romance novels, odds are your guy isn&rsquo;t thinking about anything. He&rsquo;s just living in the moment and enjoying the feeling of being close to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Takeaway\"><\/span><b>Takeaway&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do guys feel when they kiss a girl? It depends on the guy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking at you with love in his eyes, kissing you on the forehead, and lingering near your mouth after the kiss is over are signs that the kiss meant something to him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, if he seems more interested in turning the kiss into something sexual, he&rsquo;s probably seeking a more physical relationship.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you know what a guy thinks when he kisses you, you can move forward in your relationship (or not) with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&rsquo;re experiencing your first kiss with someone new or someone you have known for a while, first kisses sometimes can be a little bit awkward. Most women have wondered what a guy thinks when he kisses you for the first time. What are the signs that the kiss meant something to him? Does he think you&rsquo;re a good kisser? These are all good questions; you&rsquo;ll be relieved to know he&rsquo;s feeling just as bashful and nervous as you. 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