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Social cues

By anonymous dude - 07/03/2025 15:00 - Australia

Today, I was saying goodbye to a friend after a long day out. I went for a hug, and as I pulled away, I kissed her on the cheek for some reason. Realising it was an awkward mistake, I pulled back even more and said, "Sorry, I thought you were my mum." She looked at me confused, and we both stood there in complete silence for what felt like hours. FML

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Sagar Nair 12

Saturday 8 March 2025 5:58

Kissing the girl wasn’t the problem. Kissing her and then saying “I thought you were my mum” was the problem. He could’ve said anything else.

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Plcx 8

Friday 7 March 2025 19:02

What’s wrong with kissing a friend on a cheek?

Sagar Nair 12

Saturday 8 March 2025 5:58

Kissing the girl wasn’t the problem. Kissing her and then saying “I thought you were my mum” was the problem. He could’ve said anything else.

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