Couple of points here, firstly remember they want you to escalate, internalize that fact. I talked to girls I liked before I got into this and they were like "I spent most of my time wondering when the hell you were going to kiss me" lol.
Women are sexual probably more so than guys, that is a fact.
Also never ask for a kiss, if you ask they can say no. Instead as soon as you feel it is time go for it. If she pulls away, it means not yet, not no. I have had girls that are into but dodging kisses, its no biggy don't make a big deal out of it just carry on like it didn't happen.
As for kino it is so far past essential, it is the basis of my game. I fluff and use kino that is it.
3 things which will be handy are, when opening put your hand gently on the small of their back when you say hi, then take it away. This is something I did naturally one night then was like shit that was awesome remember it.
Don't give any value to your touch, no looking at your hand or wondering if she will think it is weird. If you think it she will (sub-communication etc etc).
haha literally forgotten the third one and I know it is massive hahaha I will be back
may have been to ignore the bullshit touch her arm etc, they are handy but if you use micro loops or open with a hug there is no point, it is kino escalation, always go one further than your last and push yourself to see how far and how fast you can go. If she doesn't like it she will not still be stood in front of you
much love x
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