How to Kiss Somebody Who Is a Different Height

You make a cute couple, but there must be at least a foot between you when you are standing. Don't fret. There's a way to pull this off.

Worth the reach.

Steps

1. Meet in the middle.
   
   
   • For the shorter person: lean back a bit and reach up. Stand on your tiptoes if it's comfortable.
   • For the taller person: bend forward. Spread your feet apart a bit, too. This gives the shorter person a place to stand while lowering your overall height.
2. Get a boost. Take advantage of curbs, steps, stools, and even chairs to correct for the height difference. Even use a pair of shoes. the taller person on the bottom, and the shorter person on the steps to help you.
3. Have the taller person lean against a wall. If you're the taller guy, spread your legs and lower yourself on a wall, letting your feet grip the ground and your partner stand between your legs. This way, you can still embrace her, and be level with her.
4. Have a seat. If your heights are very different, try kissing while the taller person is seated and the shorter person is standing up. Even if your heights are still a bit different, it'll be a chance for the other partner to be taller, instead.
   • If your difference in height is pronounced enough and the situation is appropriate, the shorter one can sit on the taller person's lap, which may eliminate the height difference completely.
5. Get a lift. If the taller partner is strong enough and the shorter partner light enough, lift the shorter person off the ground, entirely. Or, if you're a girl, do "The Notebook position" and again, if your person is capable, wrap your legs around their waist.

   

     "The Notebook" Position

6. Work in a hug. Having a much taller person bend at the waist can take up the difference in kissing height nicely, but it can mess up the hug, big-time.
   
   
   • If you mean this to be a polite kiss and hug—the shoulders-only sort—go ahead and bend.
   • If, however, you would prefer more intimate contact, the taller person should not bend at the waist. Instead, have both partners stand straight and have the taller partner bend at the neck and upper back.
   • When not kissing, the shorter partner in a hug may turn his or her head to the side and rest it on the taller partner's chest or shoulders.
7. Kiss other, more accessible spots. If it's appropriate to do so, kiss your partner on the forehead, neck, chest, arms, shoulders, hands, or belly. Not all good kisses land on the lips or cheeks!

Tips

• Don't be afraid to experiment. Find out what works and is comfortable for you and your partner.
• Taller person: support the shorter person’s head with your hand or arm so they don’t get a stiff neck. This happens fast and is a real mood killer.
• Have fun! If something works, enjoy it and try it that way again. If it doesn't quite work, share a good laugh and agree to make a point to practice some more.

 Warnings

• If you are lifting somebody, lift safely, bending the knees and not the back.
• Don't tug on the taller persons shoulders or back, because it may result in back pain for the taller person later on.