We all swooned when Vusi gave his new bride Naledi a delicate kiss on the forehead on the culmination of their vows, but what is it about the forehead kiss that’s so special? What does it, and other kisses mean?
The Forehead Kiss
The forehead kiss could mean that you are just friends. Depending on how it is planted, it can also be used as a means of showing deep affection to a loved one. It can be a promise to love, care, and protect someone physically. It is a signature on the blank check of love that indicates intention to honour commitments.
The Eskimo Kiss
It is commonly used by children and parents as an indication of affection. It involves rubbing your nose against your loved nose back and forth. This type of kiss has its origin from the Eskimo, hence the name Eskimo kiss.
The French Kiss
The French is considered most popular romantic kiss. A kiss is named ‘French kiss’ when a person’s tongue touches another person’s tongue. This is why it is also known as tongue kissing. This type of kiss is very easy to execute but it may take years to master.
The Hand Kiss
It is given by gently grasping someone’s hand by the fingers and kissing the back side. The hand kiss demonstrates respect, adoration and kindness.
The Butterfly Kiss
This type of kiss involves getting close to someone so that your eyelashes touch. Just before kissing the lips, blink very fast so that eyelashes flatter very fast just like the butterfly wings. This type of kiss is usually done for fun.
The Upside-Down Kiss
This type of kiss originates from the Spiderman movie. it is a romantic kiss It is also known as the spiderman kiss. It involves kissing a person whose head is upside-down from yours. This way your bottom lip kisses their top lip and vice versa.
Lingering Lip Kiss
This is a closed mouth kiss that lasts for more than 20 seconds. The tongue is not involved in this kiss. Lingering lip kisses involve the lips only. This kiss serves as an indication of deep love.
The Cheek Kiss
This is a closed mouth kiss on someone’s cheeks. This kiss can be used to flirt, to pass a friendly greeting or to say goodbye to someone you love.
The Peck
The peck is a short tight lipped kiss on the lips or cheeks. It is used as an expression of friendship. A peck can also spark romance between two people. If you don’t get over it, just make him/her your lover.
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The Forehead Kiss
The forehead kiss could mean that you are just friends. Depending on how it is planted, it can also be used as a means of showing deep affection to a loved one. It can be a promise to love, care, and protect someone physically. It is a signature on the blank check of love that indicates intention to honour commitments.
The Eskimo Kiss
It is commonly used by children and parents as an indication of affection. It involves rubbing your nose against your loved nose back and forth. This type of kiss has its origin from the Eskimo, hence the name Eskimo kiss.
The French Kiss
The French is considered most popular romantic kiss. A kiss is named ‘French kiss’ when a person’s tongue touches another person’s tongue. This is why it is also known as tongue kissing. This type of kiss is very easy to execute but it may take years to master.
The Hand Kiss
It is given by gently grasping someone’s hand by the fingers and kissing the back side. The hand kiss demonstrates respect, adoration and kindness.
The Butterfly Kiss
This type of kiss involves getting close to someone so that your eyelashes touch. Just before kissing the lips, blink very fast so that eyelashes flatter very fast just like the butterfly wings. This type of kiss is usually done for fun.
The Upside-Down Kiss
This type of kiss originates from the Spiderman movie. it is a romantic kiss It is also known as the spiderman kiss. It involves kissing a person whose head is upside-down from yours. This way your bottom lip kisses their top lip and vice versa.
Lingering Lip Kiss
This is a closed mouth kiss that lasts for more than 20 seconds. The tongue is not involved in this kiss. Lingering lip kisses involve the lips only. This kiss serves as an indication of deep love.
The Cheek Kiss
This is a closed mouth kiss on someone’s cheeks. This kiss can be used to flirt, to pass a friendly greeting or to say goodbye to someone you love.
The Peck
The peck is a short tight lipped kiss on the lips or cheeks. It is used as an expression of friendship. A peck can also spark romance between two people. If you don’t get over it, just make him/her your lover.
Watch Our Perfect Wedding on Mzansi Magic every Sunday at 19:00. Join the conversation on social media by liking the official Facebook page, following @OPWMzansi on Twitter.