I WON'T KISS YOU UNLESS: A PERSONAL ESSAY ON CONSENT

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Consent is an essential component of every successful love relationship.

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The author has a personal rule of not kissing someone unless they explicitly ask for it.

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Because of this guideline, the author has been able to cultivate connections that are deeper and more respectful.

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LIKE SHARE SAVE

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The author acknowledges that everyone has different boundaries and it's important to communicate them.

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The consent should be continuing, but it should also be possible to withdraw it at any point.

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The author urges readers to make the practice of consent a top priority in their own personal relationships.

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I WON'T KISS YOU UNLESS: A PERSONAL ESSAY ON CONSENT

Consent is an essential component of every successful love relationship.

The author has a personal rule of not kissing someone unless they explicitly ask for it.

Because of this guideline, the author has been able to cultivate connections that are deeper and more respectful.

LIKE SHARE SAVE

The author acknowledges that everyone has different boundaries and it's important to communicate them.

The consent should be continuing, but it should also be possible to withdraw it at any point.

The author urges readers to make the practice of consent a top priority in their own personal relationships.

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