Can't say I feel the same way about the kissing thing, but I do like to step outside the box quite often. I think that we have some traditions and mores that are there just for the sake of having another rule to follow. I believe this is probably where the Mardi Gras, Freak nics, and Bike Beach weekends come from. People just want to let their hair down sometimes and get loose.

I feel ya... the end...
but seriously... sometimes depending on my mood I just want to go up to someone and give them a hug and a simple kiss on the cheeks or lips... it doesn't matter... really it's just that happiness that you've mentioned... that closeness that we want to feel as human beings but push away as Americans... Sometimes I'm afraid I may push my boundaries too much as it is with strangers lol.... just by saying hello and then starting a whole other conversation

I don't generally want to kiss strangers, but I have often felt compelled to hug them or put my arm around them. Especially in certain settings or scenarios. I don't, of course, because of the social stigma. Also, because of the laws....

I do try to at least smile and be friendly with strangers. If I know you even for 10 minutes though, unless you put up that invisible wall that says do not touch me ever, I will hug if the feeling takes over me.

~Kelly
http://30somethingandsearching.today.com

Yeah, I've felt this way sometimes, never with complete strangers or anything.

It seems like underlying your desire to kiss people is something good, but yeah it would probably be perceived as weird. If someone came and kissed me, I might slap them (well not necessarily)! But that is only because of the society and that I would expect them to be a certain kind of person, which is sad. But on a serious note, what you wrote IS all good, and it must be frustrating for you but there are so many problems with the way people have been conditioned. Sometimes you can't even look at someone without them getting angry.

I loved this post! I always have the urge to hug people. It's not always something that's allowed, some folks have a wall so to speak. I think it's because you see people as they truly are. I personally think it's wonderful.

Gorgeous sentiment. Wild confession. To share that longing to erotically connect with strangers.

I must confess, that I have a similar desire. I always want to hug people. I think to feel that warmth of another persons body. To know that they really exist. I understand what you mean.

It doesn't matter what they look like... because they don't cause you to feel affection. Your inbuilt, universal potential for affection is what causes them to become the receiving end... so, you're right, it really couldn't matter. Since it is what YOU look like inside that counts... that makes all the difference, that makes them beautiful. I understood this only very recently, with the help of a very special soul and his miraculous writings...

So I agree with the words of your wonderful post and must tell you: I share both the urge to love and the sadness upon realization that we became emotional slaves in a stone-carved society.

I recently had to heard from my ex-husband that I'd probably never find anyone with enough patience to deal with me because I "love too much". Now how's that for a slice of fried gold? :)

i too want to kiss random people, even if society sees them as ugly. we all have something beautiful about us, and we all deserve recognition for it. Even Hitler had something beautiful about him. The problem is, most people look without seeing. and listen without hearing. next time i see you youre getting a kiss, just cause your beautiful, and you'll appreciate it more for your beauty.

i too want to kiss random people, even if society sees them as ugly. we all have something beautiful about us, and we all deserve recognition for it. Even Hitler had something beautiful about him. The problem is, most people look without seeing. and listen without hearing. next time i see you youre getting a kiss, just cause your beautiful, and you'll appreciate it more for your beauty.

I too wish to kiss and be kissed, it is not necessarily sexual, just a show of affection, it is quite peaceful.