These questions keep roaming into your mind when a guy kisses you. Yet, sometimes, it’s not easy to decipher this situation. Let’s start with the fact that women and men perceive the kiss the same way. If a kiss means something to a guy that depends if he has feelings for you. If he has strong feelings for you then his way of kissing will be different. He’ll try to make it longer, he’ll pull you closer, and wants to meet you again. The energy and vibe that you get from the kiss, that’s a sign of what’s going on between you two. So, try to not overthink the situation! Check these 11 signs the kiss meant something to him:
1. He wanted to take his time and enjoy it
One of the signs that the kiss meant something to him is if he took his time to kiss you. It’s really important if he doesn’t kiss you in a rush. When a guy doesn’t like you, he will try to finish his kiss quickly. If he kisses you slowly then it means that he’s comfortable at the moment. He wants to enjoy it as long as he can. A slow kiss shows that he’s also emotionally attracted to you too. This way, he wants to make you comfortable and create an attachment to you.
2. He doesn’t make a peep
Well, this sign is a bit ambiguous. A guy can go silent after kissing you if he likes you a lot and if he didn’t enjoy it at all. Yet, what makes the difference here is if he smiles and stays close to you. When a man is pursuing you he looks into your eyes, smiles, and wants to be close to you. If he does this and even stays silent for a bit that means that he cannot explain himself.
3. He doesn’t feel at ease and is a bit nervous
If a guy is excited and nervous while kissing you then this kiss means something to him. Which means that he’s anxious due to the stress of kissing you. When a guy doesn’t have feelings for you he wouldn’t feel under pressure. He wouldn’t be scared if he might make a wrong move. Freud had different definitions of anxiety. At first, he explained it as a form of accumulated tension that is linked with sexual tension too. You can notice that a kiss meant something to him since he can’t control his feelings/actions. In this case, if you want to make sure about it, check his body language too. If he does these things, then he is trying to ease his anxiety by being close to you:
He pushes your hair out of your face;He tries to stay closer to you;He touches your face slowly;
4. He didn’t mention the kiss to his friends
When a guy doesn’t kiss and tells that means that’s a sign the kiss meant something to him. If the kiss wouldn’t mean anything to him then he would tell his friends just for fun. Unlike women, men don’t explain or tell their feelings to their guy fellows. There are a few exceptions that do it. In general, men don’t talk about feelings with one another. At times they will tell them about the kiss subtly but not how it made them feel. If he’s falling in love with you and that kiss meant something, he would keep it a secret. He’s not telling because he isn’t sure how things will proceed any further.
5. He made you feel comfortable
A guy who has been planning for some time to kiss you will make it feel comfortable. If that kiss won’t be important to him then he wouldn’t try to choose the right time or place. Other than this, he cuddles before kissing and makes sure to be in the moment. In this case, he will try slowly and try to match your body language. To be more precise, you won’t feel like you’re under pressure.
6. You felt a strong connection
If you’re interested to find out if the kiss meant something to him, reflect on your feelings too. If you feel like you’re creating a bond with him then you know that that kiss wasn’t just a fling. He feels like you’re different from other women. He shows it when he immediately matches his energy with yours. After the kiss, you feel like you’re connecting on a deeper soul level. This connection makes you feel secure and humbled. Slowly, you become vulnerable with each other, having deeper conversations. You have fun with him and enjoy the time spent together.
7. He wants to talk about it
If a guy wants to be open about the kiss then that meant something to him, that’s for sure. Many men aren’t ready to talk about what they’re feeling. Yet, if he loves you then he’ll do anything to express his feelings. This kiss might have sparked and sorted out his feelings. At first, he might struggle in expressing his feelings. That’s when you should jump into the conversation. Listen to him first but also don’t be afraid to tell him about your feelings too. Make sure to pinpoint what he talks about. If he wants to have a serious relationship then he’ll make sure to tell him what makes you outstanding. Also, he will tell you why the kiss led him to this decision.
8. He makes that moment last forever
How to know that a kiss meant something? Well, you should check the duration of it. If the first seconds of the kiss meant something to him, he would want to make it last forever. He would kiss you for the second time or third. As long as you’re comfortable. He would try to be even closer to you and crave more kissing. His hands will pull you closer to him. This means that he’s enjoying the moment and he wants that to be longer. Science has proved that living in the moment makes you happier. At that moment, you don’t mix the past with the future. This means that he’s really enjoying the kiss. Due to that, he wants to be fully committed to that specific moment and make it last forever.
9. He keeps looking at you
Eye contact is very important during kissing. If he keeps looking at you here and there that is a good sign. He wants to make sure that you feel comfortable and that he’s matching your energy. A guy who wants to make you feel under pressure while kissing usually will close his eyes. He’ll go with his own vibe and needs, ignoring yours. If a kiss meant something to him you’ll have his attention and focus.
10. He acts weird when you meet again
If he felt something during that kiss, he would act a little bit over the place. That’s because he wonders, what you’re thinking and how you’ll react There are different types of men. Those who feel uncomfortable expressing their feelings will beat around the bush. Yes, he will meet with you again and not talk about this kiss. Yet, you’ll notice some changes in his behavior. He won’t kiss you for other dates or meetings. He’ll laugh after the kiss. He’ll be a little embarrassed and avoid eye contact. It all depends, if he is inexperienced or if he isn’t able to admit these feelings to himself or you.
11. His breathing and heartbeat rate will increase
Breathing and the heartbeat are two elements that will show how he feels about the kiss. If the kiss meant something to him then he’ll be short on his breath. As also science has shown that the more your heart beats you’ll have a few shorter breaths. This happens because of the adrenaline and excitement that he’s experiencing. His brain now is releasing oxytocin (the hormone of happiness). This means that he’s enjoying your kiss and has meaning to him.
4 signs that the kiss meant nothing to him!
1. He will pull away as soon as he kisses you
If the kiss didn’t mean anything to him, he’ll step back as soon as you finish. The kiss meant nothing to him, maybe because he wasn’t ready, didn’t like the kiss, or was feeling puzzled. It’s pretty natural for some men to flirt but then they pull away when they kiss you. Many insecurities and questions make him act like that. He will find an excuse to finish the kiss or even leave the place abruptly.
2. He is not paying attention to you
If the kiss meant nothing to him then he would not care how you’re feeling during it. His attention is all over the place and he can’t focus on you because he isn’t enjoying it. He might have kissed you for different reasons. Maybe he felt like that, he was drunk, or maybe he was lonely. If you’re friends and he just tried kissing you, then when he doesn’t feel anything, he won’t be fully focused.
3. He starts to talk about something else
One of the signs that the kiss meant nothing to him is when he changes the topic immediately. After it, he tries to not even go close to mentioning or talking about the kiss. It could be that he’s hiding his feelings but when he never mentions that to you then try to talk about it. If also then he avoids it as a topic then you’ll know that kiss never meant something special to him.
4. It feels weird to you
If the kiss meant nothing to him then the whole situation will be confusing for you. He’ll send mixed signals. With one word, he’ll not seek ways to make you feel special at all. For him maybe this was a kiss just like the others. He might be kissing just for one skipped heartbeat. The moment you’ll not feel comfortable with all this, you know that this meant nothing to him.
How do you know if a guy is enjoying the kiss?
The verbal and non-verbal cues will tell you if a guy is enjoying the kiss with you. Sometimes, it is easier to break down these cues, at other times it’s harder. It all depends on his interest in you and how he expresses his feelings. Here are 15 main signs you should check to know if he’s enjoying kissing you: ~ If his eyes are open or open from time to time, he will look at you with admiration; ~ He giggles or moans while he’s kissing you; ~ He kisses you all over again; ~ He gives you slight compliments while kissing; ~ You’ll feel out of this world; ~ He kisses you passionately; ~ He won’t be focused on kissing only your lips. He will try to kiss other parts of your face; ~ He’ll hold you tightly; ~ He’s relaxed and not stranded; ~ He acts all flirty; ~ He can’t keep his hands off you; ~ He puts his arm around you; ~ He grabs your waist and pulls you closer to him; ~ The kissing process will be more intense; ~ He initiates the kiss;
Final statement: How to know if a kiss meant something?
If the kiss meant something to him, you’ll know it in your gut. He won’t act weird and distant from you. You’ll know that this kiss meant something to him if it wasn’t just an accident. It’s ok for some kisses to happen spontaneously but not because he was drunk and not feeling himself. Both of you will be overwhelmed and numb when this kiss means something. Try to live in the moment and connect these signs wisely with your situation. Sending love, Callisto