I hate kissing. I'll say it. I hate it SO BAD.

The thought of having someones face up against my face makes my skin crawl. I haven't been abused as a child or an adult (People tend to ask me that first). I just hate it. I've asked a few people and they only thing they tell me is "Whats wrong with you?" Doesnt make me feel good about myself at all.

Should I go to a therapist? I'm dating someone I like to be around atm.....but.....kissing makes my skin crawl.
when I was young, i though that it was just because i was new to kissing. As i got to college, i thought it was because my partners were lame. nope, it still hasnt changed as an adult.

It is... kind of gross hahaha! I mean, I don't hate it (so long as whoever I'm doing it with isn't awful). I don't really think it's worth going to therapy over though. Have you talked to your partner about it? It's probably a sensory thing tbh.

Well that’s kind of a rude thing to say to you! I guess it’s not the norm to hate kissing but I wouldn’t go as far to say that it’s abnormal. I know when I was younger I was way more into making out/kissing but now that I’ve been with my boyfriend for over 5 years, it’s not as much of an obsession anymore lol. To each their own. Like what said, when you think about it, kissing is kinda gross!

I would communicate it with your partner, though. Just let them know it’s a “it’s not you, it’s me” kinda thing so they don’t get the wrong idea or take it personally or something.

Thank you

I've only gone on 5 dates with them and I've only started speaking to them since...like...2-10-17. I kinda feel like its horrible for me to tell them to back off of kissing, but atleast its not super 'makeout highschool level' . What do you mean a sensory thing?

When i was a child, i was never affectionate and never liked giving kisses even to my parents. It felt.....weird.

kissing is kinda gross when you think about how many germs there are in a person's mouth. LOL i can't blame you for hating it. I'm sorry your friends basically told you there's something wrong with you - there's nothing wrong with you in this regard. i don't think you need therapy for this.

for instance i'm quite self conscious about my breath -no matter how much i brush my teeth, i still feel it smells bad. i know, too much gross info, sorry- So, i don't feel OK kissing :/ luckily, my partner of 8.5 years understands and is ok with me the way i am.

i hope my words give you some reassurance.

As in like, your body doesn't like the sensation of it... there's just something about it that quite obviously squicks you out. And if you've never really been really affectionate at any point in your life it would make sense that you don't care for kissing. Also I would just explain to your partner that it's just something you don't really care for, and that it's definitely not a them issue.

I hate it too. I've always hated it because it's gross and ever since I had to witness my ex-partner noisily kissing someone else for way too damn long, I hate it even more. The sound of it disgusts me. When there are kissy noises in movies I literally have to cover my ears and hum over it; it's like fingernails on a chalkboard to me.

I have also never been a particularly affectionate sort of person. Kisses and even hugs with family members always seemed awkward and forced to me. Not for lack of caring; I just don't show it that way.

So I don't think it's weird...I mean, we're in a minority (or it wouldn't be so common in movies and such, blech) but you're definitely not the only one and I don't think there's anything "wrong" with you (everyone's into different things and not into others), nor do I think you need therapy for it...unless it's like, interfering with your happiness and if you think talking about it might help you feel better, go for it...but it's your right to not be into it and you shouldn't feel obligated to try to change! I hope your partner will be understanding.

Honestly, I don't see what's all the fuss about kissing either. I don't hate it or anything, but I also don't really enjoy it. It's just...meh for me.

Don't worry too much about it Everyone has things they like and don't like, as long as you're open with your partners and they respect you, you're fine ^^

Nothing wrong with that. I've always been completely disgusted by the thought of someone else's saliva touching my mouth. It's just... Bleh.

You don't have to feel weird about it. I think you'll find more people relate to you when you reach out to people online. Some people just aren't into it.

Does it bother you that you aren't? Do you think there is a deeper reason why?

Maybe you're like me...and the kissing was awful until I found the person I wanted to kiss (it was an "Oh!" moment for me). Are you attracted to the people you've kissed? Maybe you haven't kissed the right guy/girl/person?

Or maybe kissing is not for you? There are people who don't care for physical intimacy. And that's ok. There's nothing wrong with that or you if that's the case. Please hear that. If it still bothers you, maybe reach out to a therapist about it? Not because there is anything wrong with you or because there's a secret past that can explain it away, but because you deserve to feel ok about it.

Not everyone likes kissing and that's ok!

I don't think I like it either... Do you like to hold hands