Rom-coms have given us some insane expectations from New Year's Eve. Running through traffic to find each other in time, partying with Eiffel Tower in the background, fireworks at the beach... But let's be realistic now, most of us don't get to have nights like that. But what we do get, is a chance to make the midnight kiss as special as any of those on-screen ones. Here's how you can do that.
1. Pick the location carefully
Sure, kissing your man surrounded by friends is not awkward at all. But if you're at a party with more strangers than friends, keep getting kneed while dancing and have to literally elbow your way to the bar... You might want to be on the lookout for a secluded corner or a balcony or terrace you can sneak away to, just before midnight.
2. Carry some mints
I know that party clutch is tiny and there is only so much space left in it after stuffing your phone, cards, cash and lipstick in it. But, trust me, stashing a few mints in there will be worth it. Let's be honest, cocktails and party snacks don't exactly help the breath situation. Pop one a few minutes before midnight, maybe even offer your date one casually. It'll make for a much better NYE kiss.
3. Keep the heavy drinking for after midnight
Kisses tend to get a bit sloppy with the piling number of shots one invariably ends up downing at parties. This doesn't mean you can't drink at all - just save the majority of it for after your special midnight kiss. It'll make all the difference when you realise you can remember every wonderful detail of that moment.
4. Let there be a build-up
You can't just hang out with your friends all night and find your man when the countdown begins, if you want an extra special midnight kiss. There has to be some build-up to the big moment, a kind of foreplay. Dance with him, keep reaching out to touch his arm and make eye contact when you're standing in different groups. Let there be some tension in the air, so your bodies can feel the countdown all by themselves.
5. All about confidence
You don't have to wait for him to initiate the kiss. Take charge of the new year and be the one to kiss him instead. It's all about confidence, ladies. Just spend the day doing something to make sure you're in a good mood, wear something that makes you feel like you own the world, and all will go as planned.
6. Kiss the right person
All of the tips I've given you won't help at all if you're kissing the wrong person at midnight. The kiss won't feel special if your heart isn't into it. So think about it - make sure you feel right about this person and if you do, nothing and no one can stop your midnight kiss from feeling like fireworks going off in your tummy.
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