Am I just too awkward?

[DeerAnt]

I have now been dating my girlfriend for just under 5 months, but we still haven't kissed! I've had plenty of opportunities, I just feel like I don't know what I'm doing/I'm out of place. I've tried talking to my parents for advice, but they just say I "need to man up and do it". If it were that simple, I would've done it already, right?

It's obvious that she's ready for it, I'm just too awkward to do it. I don't know what's wrong with me, teenage guys shouldn't be so afraid of kissing, especially with their girlfriend of five months.

Just the other day after a date, I drove her home and walked her to her door. We hugged, and she started to walk inside. Then she turned around and looked at me like she wanted to kiss, but I just said "bye!" and hurried back to my car. I really need help, this is destroying my confidence. I beat myself up after every date because of this. It's pathetic. Sometimes I wish she'd break up with me, she deserves so much better than me.

Can anyone help? Has anyone else had this much trouble?

[Croconaw]

It's normal to feel like that. People should like you for who you are as a person. You shouldn't want her to break up with you, though. If you love her then you should talk to her about how you're feeling.

[Eric57]

As much as I hate to say it, I agree with your parents. Listen man, truth be told, there isn't anything you can do to make it less scary. You simply just have to go for it. When the moment is right (and you'll know when that is), just lean in and kiss her. No need for anything crazy (such as tongue). Just a simple kiss is fantastic.

First kisses are always a little scary, whether it's your first kiss ever or your first kiss with a specific person. Buuuttt, that scary feeling is just something you have to put aside. I really wish there was something one of us could do to help you, but the truth is, there probably isn't. At the risk of sounding rude (SO not my intention), you are making it harder than it needs to be. You are putting too much thought into it. Again, when the time is right, just lean in and kiss her. You'll be nervous and scared, but TRUST ME, you will be perfectly okay.

I really hope you figure it out. Once you kiss her, you'll be glad you did. After that first kiss, you won't be nervous anymore and you won't have any hesitations. Good luck!

[PurpleLips]

aahw, i was just like you :P
i'm just lucky i'm a girl, so i dint have to make the first movie :)

[Emerald Dream]

OP is banned. :locked: