Do you kiss your husband/wife, boy/girlfriend when they leave?

United States
May 16, 2007 11:30am CST
There has not been a day, that I can remember that my husband has left the house, rather than going outside, that we don't kiss goodbye and then kiss hello when he comes home. That is if he leaves or if I leave. I have always tried to teach my kids to do the same. Do you do this?
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@hezoid (2144)
21 May 07
when my partner drops me off to work i always give him a kidd goodbye in the van, just out of habit more than anything . Also, if one of us leaves the house without the other we generally do the same.
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• United States
22 May 07
IT is a good habit to have, hezoid. Thanks for posting.
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• United States
21 May 07
I always give my boyfriend 3 or 4 (or more) kisses before I leave. I get a couple when I drop him off at work, and a couple when I pick him up. I give, or get from him, kisses every chance that presents itself. They are just small ones, nothing graphic, but they are the best. He usually can't walk past me without sneaking in a kiss. We have been together for over 3 years, and we still are just like we were in the beginning. The kids are finally seeing how relationships should be.
• United States
21 May 07
That is so sweet. I don't think we can kiss enough. A peck on the cheek or lips means so much. It is the little things that really tell one another we love them. Youare teaching your kids how to have a great relationship. Thanks for posting.
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@toyhamarz (124)
• United States
21 May 07
Always! When I was a kid, we always gave my mother and father a hug and kiss in the mornings when we left, when they got home from work, and right before bed. And now I kiss my husband all those times too. And he gives the baby a kiss when he gets home from work and when we put him to bed. The only time he doesn't kiss the baby good bye is in the morning when he's still sleeping!
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• United States
21 May 07
I bet he peeks in on the baby though, even if he doesn't want to wake him up if he is asleep. That is so sweet. Thanks for posting.
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• United States
21 May 07
When my parents were still married, they always kissed before one of them left the house. Whenever I leave for work in the morning, I always kiss my fiance before I go, and kiss him when I get home in the afternoon as well. This pretty much goes for any time that one of us is leaving and the other is not.
• United States
21 May 07
I think that is great! It is great for a relationship. Thanks for posting.
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• Philippines
16 May 07
it is just normal for couples to do that..it is a way of showing affection
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• United States
17 May 07
That is how I was raised and I really thought it was just a part of life, too. Thanks for your response.
• United States
17 May 07
Oh, yes! My husband and I have been married 40 years and he always grabs me and plants a big one when he goes out the front door! We just never know what can happen while someone is gone. He does the same thing when he comes home. I consider myself pretty fortunate. We also hold hands when walking. Changing Lives Forever
• United States
17 May 07
I think it is so sweet when I see people that have been married like us and are holding hands. I used to think it so special to see my mama and daddy holding hands, they were married 53 years. Thanks for your response.
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@limcyjain (3516)
• India
16 May 07
It is not our regualar habit to kiss goodbye when going to our work. But sometimes we do when in a romantic mood, however i think a regular practice to this would help in making our bonds stronger. Worth taking note of.
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• United States
16 May 07
Yes, I feel it does make us grow closer together and has thur all these 31 years. It is a good habit to have. Thanks for your response.
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• United States
16 May 07
I try to kiss my partner before any of us leave for anywhere. I don't know why, it's just something we do. It's nice knowing that you were the first thought on their mind before they left to do something else for the day. It's nice knowing that even if they are busy and have other things to do, you know they still had time to think of you.
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• United States
16 May 07
That is a great thougth, highflyingxangle. It means a lot to know they care enough to take that time out to stop and kiss us and tell us they love us. Thanks for responding.
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• United States
23 May 07
yes me and my husband do the same thing as well . i think of it as saying i love you to each other and plus god forbid something tradgic happens the last thing you want to be thinking is that you never got to kiss him or her goodbye that day or that morning and i always tell my husband to be careful and he says the same to my daughter and i if we leave. prayer also helps too.
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• United States
23 May 07
Yes prayer helps lots. I always tell my husband and kids to be careful too. Thanks for posting.
@shyviolet (126)
• United States
16 May 07
Yes. Always. In conjunction with that, if me and my husband are on the phone, even for just a minute, we always tell each other I love you before we hang up. We just have to!
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• United States
16 May 07
I think that is just so special. We all need to learn from these discussions. Thanks for your response.
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@nicolecab (923)
• United States
17 May 07
I always give my husband a kiss when ever he leaves the house and i give him and my son a kiss if i leave the house. You never know if they will return so many accidents can happen!! Do it while you can!! I would also want my son to be the same way!!
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• United States
17 May 07
Yes, you are exactly right. We don't need to take anything for granted and treat each moment like it were out last. Thanks for your response.
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• United States
17 May 07
your welcome!! I think the ones closes to us we need to cherish them while we can!!
@jogie_bien (1103)
• Philippines
22 May 07
we always kiss each other when leave the house or going to sleep, and go back at home.
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• United States
23 May 07
I am so glad to know there are so many that do this. Thanks for responding.
• United States
23 May 07
In addition to the kisses, we also tell each other we love each other. It might sound morbid, but who knows if that's going to be our last expression of love for each other? We like demonstrating this expression of love infront of the kids, too, because it seems to give them an extra sense of security.
• United States
23 May 07
Oh we do too. I think it is very good for the kids to see. Thanks for posting.
@KatieS (503)
• United States
23 May 07
my husband leaves for work VERY early and always kisses me even though I'm still sleeping. When he comes home, if he doesn't get a kiss within 15 min or so, he says so. We always kiss before we leave each others company, I think it's part of the intimacy deal. I even kiss the dogs before I leave the house.
• United States
23 May 07
LOL! Well you dogs are like your children. Thanks for posting.
• India
17 May 07
thats so nice. when my hubby leaves for office he dosent care to look at me also back. its just a bye from his mouth i hear no kiss. i kissed him a couple of time but seems like he is not intrested.
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• United States
17 May 07
I am so sorry, arpita. The kiss bye or hello really does cause you to bond more with your husband. We will pray about this situation. Thanks for responsding.
• United States
22 May 07
Whenever my husband leaves to go somewhere I always kiss him. It is so he knows that he is special to me. I also watch him drive his truck off and wave as he passes the door. It is a habit I have had since we have married. Since I consider it a good habit I will do this always.
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• United States
23 May 07
It is such a great practice to do. I think it shows we love them so much and will be waiting for them when they come home. Thanks for posting.
• United States
17 May 07
Yes I do. I always tell my husband and my kids that I love them whenever they leave and give them kisses. Even if it is just going to the store. We always tell each other goodnite and kiss each other as well. My kids we give them kisses and put them in bed and tell them that we love them. I like it too because my parents weren't really like this and I wish they would have been. My kids even hug each other at nite and tell each other i love you and goodnite before they go to bed. They are only 6, 2, and almost 6 months, but it is so cute.
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• United States
17 May 07
I know that is so cute and something to cherish forever. I think that is so great that you have taught them to tell one another good nite and how to show brotherly/sisterly affection is ok. Thanks for your response.
@bruxedo (773)
• France
17 May 07
No.. I must confess.. Me and my husband, yes, we always kiss hello and goodbye. I also do it always with my parents, but I never tried to teach it to my kids. I'm always hoping they kiss me when they will.. perhas I shouldn't.. but.. :)
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• United States
17 May 07
Maybe your children will learn by watching you as you kiss your parents. It wouldn't hurt to even start with a peck on the cheek for the kids and a I love you when they leave and when they get home. Thanks for your reponse.
@wonderful1 (2075)
• China
17 May 07
My bf often kiss me when he leaves to work in the morning. I am not an early riser, so I hate someone bother my sleep. But he thinks he should give me a kiss when he is going to leave. And I often have a quarrel with him about it. I think it is only a form, but he thinks he is expressing his love. Now I am used to his kiss in the morning. If he doesn't kiss me in the morning, I will feel uncomfortable. People is very strange. When you lose something, you will know its importance.
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• United States
17 May 07
LOL, you are right because when your b/f doesn't kiss you you miss it even though you hadn't liked being woke up from sleep. That is sweet that he wants to express his love for you. Thanks for responding.
@nishchith (136)
17 May 07
i think its one of the important things in the relationship
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• United States
17 May 07
You are right, it is one of the most important things in the relationship. Thanks for your response.