For example, you could try giving him a long, intimate hug, and before you unwrap your arms or pull your body away, lean your head back. This will give him a chance to move in for the kiss.

If he says no, don’t freak out. Stay calm, say, “Okay, no worries,” and change the subject. Rejection happens to everyone at some point, so try not to take it personally!

If you’re not sure if the guy is interested or ready to kiss, you should probably wait until you know for sure.

For example, you could say, “I was at the last gig your band played. You are an amazing drummer! When did you start playing?” Alternatively, say something like, “Wanna watch the new Stephen King film? I heard it’s terrifying. Will you hold my hand during the scary parts?”

Try doing this maybe once or twice in a conversation. Keep it subtle, not creepy!

In moderation, these are good ways to signal to your partner that you’d like a kiss. However, overdoing it will make it look unnatural and can be a huge turn off. Focus on using physical draws to bring attention to your lips rather than piling on layers of lipgloss or lipstick.