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The meaning of a kiss

Research has found the role that kissing plays in selecting a partner

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The meaning of a kiss

We know kissing is important when it comes to sex, but research has found that before we even get as far as bed, it also plays a key role in sizing up potential partners (through subliminal biological assessments) and in keeping a romantic bond strong when we do find someone to settle down with.

The fussier we are when looking for a partner, the more important kissing is to us, and the more we kiss, the better the relationship.

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