Since you asked...

Dear Miss Gribble,
There is this guy I am interested in, and I want to kiss him. How do I do it?
Signed,
Question Asker


Dear Question Asker,
A kiss is not just a touch of the lips ~ there must be warmth and tenderness that convey a desire to return for more ~ There is as much difference between kisses as between light and darkness. Some men and women are natural-born kissers; and there are others that could not excel if they should live to be a thousand years old.  Kissing itself is an art, and it takes experience to be a good kisser. Some women just 'peck' in their kissing. Some women draw their lips tightly over the teeth; indicating too much rigidity, particularly in a woman with thin lips. Naturally, full, rounded lips furnish the most alluring, intriguing mouth for a kiss, but, in any event, whether the lips are full or thin, in kissing for the real pleasure of the act, the mouth should be held softly, with lips curled slightly out, with teeth slightly separated. The man should put his lips to those of his partner with a blending, melting softness. Avoid over moist kisses; they are not esthetic. With all this said, simply walk up to the dude, lean in slowly, and kiss him.   Then lean back and just watch him as you wait for his response. Nothing sweeter…
Miss Gribble

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Dear Miss Gribble,
I have been in a great relationship.  The only issue we had between us was my reluctance to vocally tell her I would commit.  I always knew I would be with her, but I could never admit it to her.  Strange, isn't it?
Many times over the last six months she brought up the question of us.  Each time I changed the subject or put down the idea saying I didn't know.  I now know how much that hurt her.  She asked the question again a few weeks ago.  Little did I know it would be for the last time.
As I said, I always wanted to be with her, I just had an few issue but  I am now ready to open myself up and speak my feelings.
I have hinted at my feelings and desire to become more serious.  She has not responded and acts as if I had said nothing.  I am confused.  We were considered the perfect couple by all that knew us. Someone told me if I persist too hard I might push her away.  Every minute that goes by is like a year, it's so hard.  I can't let go.
Reluctant


Dear Reluctant,
There is an observation which doesn't hold true all the time, but is true so often it's scary.  When a relationship like yours goes on and on without engagement or marriage, one of the parties doesn't want to go to the next level. If you truly felt you made a horrible mistake, you would have bought a ring and gone to her on bended knee as soon as you realized it!  And you didn’t so when you peel the onion a little farther, when you look into yourself a little deeper, you will find why you didn't.When a man wants something, he wants something.  He wants to make it his own.  You didn't want to make her your own.  And she knows it.  Give her back her life.  If you really care about her, let her go.
Miss Gribble

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Since You Asked …. When a woman treats a man like a confidante and girlfriend, it means she is not interested in that man as a man.