One of the most common kissing concerns we encounter is that of kissing someone taller than you are. Of course, equally many people are worried about kissing someone shorter than they, but we’ll cover that in another post!

First of all: don’t panic! There are several ways to rectify the height gap, and if you’re the shorter party to the kiss, you’re actually the lucky one. Tall people generally feel way more intimidated about kissing someone shorter than them. At least YOU don’t have to lean all the way down for the kiss! Feel lucky because the kissing approach is shorter for you.

Most important is to put your taller kissing partner at ease by giving them all the signs that you want to kiss them. Of course, it’s intimidating enough to kiss someone (especially the first time) if you aren’t sure they like you. If you give them all the signs that you’re ready for a kiss, it’ll make the height thing easier.

We recommend three basic approaches to the height differentiated kiss:

1. Stand on the step. When your partner is dropping you off at your house, beat them to the steps by a second or two, walk up a step, and turn around. This will hopefully be a clear sign that you want to kiss them, and they’ll think it’s cute. It also puts you at the perfect height for it!

2. Kiss them on the couch. This is the perfect place to kiss in a cozy setting where height couldn’t matter less! Cuddle up to them during a movie, or even better, after a movie, and let the sparks fly!

3. Stand on your tippy toes and make it humorous! Humor will ease any tense situation. When you’re about to kiss them, stand on your tippy toes and make it obvious that you need them to come down for it. Make it fun!

Good luck, and happy kissing!