9x different types of kisses

Have you ever wondered how long we kiss on average in our lives? If not, then I have the answer for you: 20,000 minutes long, or: two weeks. That's quite little for an entire human life, right? Especially when you consider that your first kiss probably took place an eternity ago. Moreover, there's a good chance that many kisses aren't even registered in your memory, hence perhaps this (not entirely accurate) result.

Well, in any case, we receive and give a lot of kisses in our lives. It all starts with that first unforgettable kiss and (hopefully) ends with the love of your life. And in between? Well, probably quite a few awkward kisses that you would rather not think about ever again.

To refresh your memory a bit, I share here the different types of kisses that we all surely recognize.

1. The first kiss
You never forget that first kiss, unless you've repressed it. You looked forward to it for so long and then suddenly it's there: gasping, searching, and full of tension, you're ‘kissing’. You truly have no idea what you're doing, but one thing is certain: after this kiss, you are officially deflowered.

2. The washing machine kiss
I've always found this type of kiss very unpleasant. I guess the word ‘tongues’ is derived from this, as you can't avoid it during this kiss. We've all probably experienced such a terrible kiss, where someone kisses you like a madman, similar to a washing machine. I immediately think of the hockey parties I used to go to, where these kinds of drooling scenes often took place. Brrr.

3. The French kiss
This is absolutely my favorite kiss. The French kiss is full of passion and at the same time tender, romantic, and loving. It's the perfect movie kiss, where we all melt away.

4. The love-struck kiss
Kissing someone while feeling butterflies in your stomach is the best there is, especially that first time when you realize that you are truly in love. This kiss is giggly and makes you happy, perhaps even better than the French kiss.

5. Kiss on your forehead
A kiss on your forehead can work wonders when you're sad. As a child, you already received it from your parents, so maybe that's why this kiss gives such a nice and safe feeling. I always turn back into a little girl when my beloved kisses my forehead.

6. The fleeting kiss
Unfortunately, you probably recognize this one too: the fleeting kiss where you don't want to reject someone and at the same time have no desire for a kiss with that person. Often such a moment in the bar just before you go home, under the pretense of: then I can leave afterwards. Of course, this is the absolute worst reason to kiss someone, so I hope we never do that again.

7. The fake kiss
When you greet someone and there is absolutely no mutual click, the fake kiss occurs. Here you pretend to kiss each other on the cheek, but it's really nothing more than a touch between two cheeks; you keep your lips tightly together. This is the most distant kiss of all.

8. Bite-on-the-lip kiss
To a certain extent, this kiss is nice, actually only when you really like someone and you're not bitten to the point of bleeding. If you're not really into someone or barely know the person in question? Then this kiss is often perceived as creepy and unfortunately falls into the same category as the washing machine kiss.

9. Air kiss
Last but not least: the air kiss. Okay, this one might not count entirely, but I still want to mention it. Towards girlfriends, the air kiss is very affectionate, but you can also use it very well to make it clear to someone that you have no interest. That's what I love about this kiss: it's a loving greeting and a middle finger at the same time.