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You've kissed - now what?

16-03-2021

2021

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Want your pash to be more than just a summer fling? We've got the secrets to making sure that's not the last you'll see of your new crush. Dolly; issue 1212; p042 - 043; Some text and/or images available

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caption42 DOLLY dolly.com.au DOLLYrelationships kissed - now what? Words Erin Van Der Meer Photography James Ev ans, getty images You’ve Want your pash to be more than just a summer fling? We’ve got the secrets to making sure that’s not the last you’ll see of your new crush. do1212p42_ kis.pdf Page 42 24/10/2012, 12:06:49 PM

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captioncall 13 61 16 To subscribe DOLLY 43 Words Erin Van Der Mee r Photography Jame s Evans, getty images W hen that crazy cocktail of buzz and butterflies that comes from kissing someone for the first time starts to fade, there are some important decisions to be made. First up: Who are you going to tell? Second: Do you want it to happen again? Plus, what’s your plan of attack if he starts acting whack? Never fear, we’ve got your back when it comes to navigating the sometimes cray cray stuff that can happen post-pash. Who should you tell? Or YOU’RE just not that into HIM?#2 #3 #1 #4 contact him?Should you afterwards? What if he ignores you Be wary of dialling every number in your contacts list and spilling all the deets about your kiss because you’re just THAT excited. Choose one or two close friends at the most to dish all to (or a ’rent if you’re comfortable) – it might freak your guy out if he hears you’ve been telling everyone, including the canteen lady, about your hook-up, advises relationship expert Doctor Nikki Goldstein (drnikkig.com.au). “It’s important to discuss it, but pick a pal you know you can trust. Enjoy the experience, not the brag-factor!” she says. It’s tempting to casually drop into conversation that you had a hot make-out sesh, but do you really want everyone to know your private biz? Juicy goss has a habit of spreading FAST. If it wasn’t just a pash-and-dash and you do want to line up round two, your actions in the days after the kiss are key. Dying to let him know how you feel? The old-school rule is to play it cool, but Dr Nikki suggests listening to your gut to figure out whether you’re the girl who likes to be chased, or do the chasing. “These days it isn’t the end of the world for a girl to contact a guy if she really wants to speak to him,” she explains. “In fact, sometimes playing it cool can backfire and he’ll thi