What is the 15 second kiss?

The idea is that you kiss them for 15-seconds every day with the expectation of nothing more. No ice cream if you know what we mean – wink, wink. Kissing releases a lot of 'happy hormones' like oxytocin and dopamine, which is probably why when you were dating your partner you were head over heels for them.

theholdernessfamily.com - The 15-Second Kissing Challenge - The Holderness Family

What to do when he pulls away and ignores you?

Give him space; stop worrying about what you did to turn him off. When he withdraws, it can negatively impact your ego and self-esteem. So, shift...

Last updated May 27, 2020

How to kiss perfectly?

If you and your partner both feel comfortable doing more, go for it! Pay attention to body language. ... Gradually increase the intensity. ... Make...

Last updated Dec 17, 2018

Promotion

The holidays can be such a noisy time of year for a number of reasons. The obligations, the shopping, the parties, and the kids can be a lot for someone to handle. But my perspective was flipped this past Thanksgiving. While sharing what we were thankful for, one of our guests said she was thankful for her happy, healthy, and noisy children. She embraced the noise. She embraced the stressful, noisy aspects of the holidays because she knew how lucky she was to only have those worries. On this week’s podcast we talk about how to practice embracing the noise: from meditation and gratitude to making sleep a priority and enjoying the silence when you have it.

The Importance of Physical Embrace

Penn and I also touch (see what I did there?) on the idea of physical embracing to combat stress in the form of kissing. One of our listeners sent us the 15-Second Challenge to kiss your partner daily. The idea is that you kiss them for 15-seconds every day with the expectation of nothing more. No ice cream if you know what we mean – wink, wink. Kissing releases a lot of ‘happy hormones’ like oxytocin and dopamine, which is probably why when you were dating your partner you were head over heels for them. Kissing can also release serotonin and lower cortisol levels which make you feel more relaxed. Penn and I tried this for the first time the other day. After we got past the awkwardness of two grown adults making out in a parking lot like a bunch of teenagers, I have to admit I was less stressed. We are going to try this every day for the next week and we challenge you and your partner to do the same! Post your experience in the podcast group. Let’s pucker up and make this noisy time of year a little less stressful, shall we? We will provide an update on our little experiment and your experiences on next week’s show!

Libsyn: http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/12253154

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/embrace-the-noise/id1378725018?i=1000458516409

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3XWX0OhyBXYxqZlXfcoGqe?si=a-MHsIMBQw-_MsoPkuePww

Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/holdermess-the-holderness-family-podcast/e/65743545?autoplay=true

Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Dpydkplddeuynowxugxnoknhtca?t=Embrace_the_Noise-The_Holderness_Family_Podcast

Join our podcast group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2142828125983568/

What builds trust in a relationship?

Building trust within a relationship is taking accountability for your mistake, asking how you can make it better, and making a commitment that you...

Last updated Jan 18, 2018

How do you know if a guy finds you physically attractive?

If he's physically attracted to you, he's going to touch you as often as he can. Maybe he'll brush his shoulders or thighs against yours when...

Last updated Jul 31, 2020

Promotion

What percentage of first dates end with a kiss?

53 percent 53 percent of first dates end with a kiss. 20 percent end in nudity. And 40 percent end in a second date. 1 in 5 people have dated a friend's ex.

elle.com - Here's Exactly How Many Dates You Should Go on Before You Have Sex

Finally, a definitive answer to the question plaguing every single person: How many dates until we get to do it? Time Out's new global dating pollclears up this and many other questions. According to responses from more than 11,000 people in 24 cities around the world, you should wait 3.53 dates to do it, "mid-fourth date, after the mains have been cleared and just before the creme brûlée arrives."

Some other revelatory findings:

1 in 10 people consider sex at the end of the first date okay. So if you can't wait, 10 percent of the world is with you. You should stop seeing other people after 6 dates. And go official after 9. 53 percent of first dates end with a kiss. 20 percent end in nudity. And 40 percent end in a second date. 1 in 5 people have dated a friend's ex. 1 in 10 have dated their boss. And 17 percent have dated their best friend. While 60 percent of people say online dating gets them the highest number of dates, 62 percent say their best dates come from people they meet through their friends. It takes only 2-3 minutes on average for people to decide whether they want a second date.