They might also replace romantic kissing with more platonic forms of intimacy, like hugs or a kiss on the forehead. So if you’re having regular sex but not kissing, don’t assume the physical side of your relationship is fine. Using comedyWhen you lean in for a romantic kiss, does your partner often make the atmosphere comic rather than intimate? If your partner is silent and stiff when you kiss them – or if you are when you kiss them – you might be a bad kisser. Gentle guidanceYou might think your partner enjoys the way you kiss them if they say things like ‘I love it when you kiss me softly’.