Why Hasn’t He Kissed You Yet? 7 Reasons He’s Holding Back (2 of 4)

2. He’s Unsure How You Feel

You’re dropping all sorts of hints that you want him to kiss you, and yet he still isn’t entirely certain. The last thing he wants is to make a move and discover that he misread your signals. Rejection sucks, and not everybody is willing to risk it. Let’s also remember that we live in a world where there is greater awareness of consent and boundaries. If this sounds like your situation, you should just straight up tell him you like him a lot and put an end to any ambiguity.

3. He’s Waiting for the Perfect Moment

You might be perfectly content with a quick smooch after a pleasant dinner, but here’s the thing: some guys watch way too many romcoms, leaving them convinced that a first kiss should only happen under very specific circumstances, like at sunset, under fairy lights, or during a spontaneous rain shower. So if it feels like he’s delaying things too long, there’s a very good chance that it has nothing to do with you but rather the high expectations for the setting. But the good news is, all it might take to finally get that kiss is a flirty comment or gentle touch to clue him in that the right moment has already arrived.