12 Signs He Enjoyed the Kiss You Shared

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Check for these subtle clues during and after the kiss
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Have you ever wondered if you’re a good kisser? Maybe you’re curious to know if you've left a guy wanting more before. The good news is that there are lots of signs that he enjoyed your kiss and is impressed with your technique. If you want to know what's on his mind after you've locked lips with him, read on. We'll decode all the typical behaviors that take place after an unforgettable kiss, with expert insights from dating coach Eddy Baller.

Signs He Likes Kissing You

You'll feel his heart beating loudly with excitement. If he makes eye contact, leans in close, strokes your hair, or initiates other kinds of physical touch during the kiss, he's probably enjoying himself. If he tells you how good you smell and can't keep his hands off you, he'll likely want to kiss you again.

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You can feel his heart race.

  1. When you’re pressed up to him, can you feel how quickly his heart beats? You can also place your hand over his chest to check if his heart is pounding. If it feels like he’s just gone out for a run, then your kiss puts his body into overdrive. [1]
    • You’ll probably also notice that he’s blushing or breathing a little more heavily.
    • A passionate makeout session releases adrenaline–not only does it kick up his heart rate, but it also boosts his energy. Check if he suddenly seems happy and hyper.

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His body language tells you he’s excited.

  1. Excited body language sends the message that he’s having fun. Does he lean closer or bring you into a hug? Maybe he strokes your face or runs his fingers through your hair while you kiss. You may also look below his waist and notice something’s recently “changed” about him. The way his body reacts to your kiss is one of the biggest signs that he’s having the time of his life. [2]
    • Your kiss might also make him shiver or gasp because he’s so worked up.
    • If he opens his mouth while you kiss, then he’s probably feeling intensely passionate. [3]
3

He gives you flirty eye contact.

  1. After a passionate kiss, he’s super drawn to you. When he looks at you intensely, he’s in awe of you and letting you know how strong his attraction is. On top of that, he’ll want you to pay attention to him. In this situation, he’s hoping that if you give him the same kind of eye contact , you’ll start to develop a strong connection so you can kiss him a lot more often. [4]
    • When his pupils dilate, or become larger, it’s a sign that his emotions are stirred up by the kiss. [5]
    • Deep eye contact is also his way of seeing if you have the same level of desire that he does.
    • According to Baller, flirty eye contact is also a great way to initiate another kiss: “One of the most powerful ways to make a connection is by making strong eye contact. You don’t want your eyes darting all over the room.” [6]
    • He goes on to explain that eye contact “shows confidence and also creates sexual attention, which is really important for attraction.” [7]
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He gets distracted by your lips.

  1. Baller says whether he’s doing this intentionally or just instinctually, it’s a hint that he’s obsessed with your kisses. [8] When he studies your eyes, your face, your mouth, and the rest of your body, then continues to stare at your lips, he only has one thing in mind—you. [9]
    • Baller explains that his eye line will form a “triangle” when he flirts with you. First, he’ll look at your eyes, then he’ll focus on your lips. This is his way of expressing that he’s extremely interested in you after your kiss. [10]
5

He keeps smiling.

  1. If he smiles not only once but a bunch of times, then he’s replaying your kiss in his head. All of his grins are surefire proof that he’s insanely attracted to you and already has great memories of the way you kiss. A long kiss releases dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin, feel-good chemicals that will make him smile. [11]
    • A single smile produces endorphins, another hormone that lifts his mood. Endorphins also create a “feedback loop” that will make him smile over and over. [12]
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He copies your body language.

  1. When he wants you to feel close to him, he’ll “mirror” your behavior , or act the same way you do. For example, if you laugh a little, he will too. He’ll want to seem compatible with you so you like him and keep seeing him. [13]
    • “Mirroring” is so effective because it helps you both show your interest in each other.
    • After your kiss, he mirrors your movements as often as he can because he wants to bond with you.
7

He kisses you all over.

  1. Does he use the moment as an opportunity to kiss your cheeks, neck, or shoulders? If so, he’s so amazed by the chemistry you two share that he wants to kiss you everywhere he can. Your lips just won’t be enough. [14]
    • Your neck is an especially vulnerable place, so it’s very meaningful if he kisses you there. Not only is it very sensitive, but it’s a spot that’s usually reserved for people who are intimate with each other.
    • Your shoulders and collarbone are both “erogenous zones,” or body parts that are extremely sensitive to touch. If he kisses you there, he’s expressing his enthusiasm and how much he wants you to feel good.
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He can’t stop touching you.

  1. A powerful kiss will make him let go of all his inhibitions. When he’s extremely excited, your makeout session will feel like foreplay because his hands will wander so much. Instead of keeping everything above the neck, he’ll touch sensitive places like your chest or your hips. He may also try to seduce you so he can move past kissing and really heat things up. Baller suggests that what he reaches for really depends on whether the kiss happens while you’re standing or sitting. Although “grabbing her hips” is always a good move. [15]
    • Since your kiss was so incredible, his foreplay is a way to repay you for the favor and focus on you. [16]
    • If he asks to move somewhere else, like the couch, and spends over 15 minutes touching you, then your pleasure is his number one concern. He wants to put as much effort into everything as you do.
9

You both lose track of time.

  1. Maybe he’s walked you to your front door and neither of you want to stop making out. Even if the weather’s cold or you planned to be home early, all your thoughts just melt away when you kiss. If neither of you are in a rush, then you both obviously enjoy each other’s company. [17]
    • If he kisses you for more than 6 seconds, then it’s likely that he’s experiencing a strong attraction. [18]
    • A kiss that lasts more than 12 seconds usually means he’s willing to go past the amount of time that seems “normal” because he can’t help himself. [19]
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He says he loves the way you smell.

  1. You release “pheromones,” or sex hormones, when you’re aroused⁠—after he kisses you and smells these, he’ll say how incredible your scent is. If he can’t stop talking about it, then your kiss made him notice every single detail about you. [20]
    • When he reacts to your pheromones, he’ll release his own sex hormones, including “androstenol,” a chemical found in his sweat. You’ll probably both appreciate how good you smell to each other. [21]
11

He admits how much he enjoyed himself.

  1. After you kiss, all he’ll want to do is shower you with compliments . He’ll take every chance to admire your appearance, your scent, your taste, your technique, and any other detail he can think of. Since he’s giving you all that approval, he’ll hope you’ll feel confident and fully appreciated. [22]
    • In some cases, he’ll be at a loss for words, but that’s a good sign. He’ll make a comment like, “Wow! I’m speechless. You’re incredible.”
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You realize you were blown away, too.

  1. Whether you went out of your way to charm him or just got lost in the moment, you’ll realize that you had one of the best kisses of your life. If you’re impressed by all the chemistry, then chances are that he’s even more thrilled and thinks the kiss is unforgettable. Baller shares that a great kiss takes practice: “Practice makes perfect, so, you're gonna want to kiss a lot to get good at it, and you can!” [23]
    • Baller explains, “A basic rule to make it a good kiss is matching your partner. So, whatever her movements are, it should be like yin and yang, the way [you two] fit together.” [24]
    • If you’re excited to pursue him after the kiss, then you probably both felt a strong physical connection. [25]
    • Maybe you felt like you were falling in love just from a simple kiss—that’s a natural reaction and chemical “high” after you both lock lips. It’s likely that he’s experiencing the same thrill, too.

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      The best way to know if a guy enjoyed a kiss is to ask him, but there are lots of other clues you can look for. For instance, if you feel his heart racing or notice him blushing or breathing heavily while you lock lips, that probably means he’s feeling excited. During the kiss, he might also pull you closer, run his hands through your hair, or caress your face, arms, or shoulders. When you pull away, pay attention to how he looks at you. You might see him smiling, making intense eye contact, or looking at your lips. If he leans in for another kiss, that’s also a great sign. He might also keep touching you or start kissing you in other places, like your neck, ears, or shoulders. Some guys might tell you just how much they enjoyed the kiss. For instance, he might say something like, “Wow, that was incredible,” or “I love kissing you.”

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