Dear Dotty,

I've been seeing this boy for about a month now. I don't know if we're "official", but I think we basically are. We've kind of held hands and I think the next step is kissing. Maybe just a little peck. How should I go about it? I've tried to imagine it in my head. Just the other day I closed my eyes and tried to create a mental picture. I think I can see it. Oh goodness...what to do?
Sincerely,
Lonely Lips

Oh gag. This is what my life has come to. First off... I have a question. When you picture it in your head do you find yourself pursing your lips in that kissy way? I mean, how could you not? It would just seem like a natural reflex. Since you love imagining and practicing, then maybe the next step would be to plant one on your hand. Oooh ooh...or how about a teddy bear. Don't take offense at this, but you seem like the type who would have a stuffed animal "family" positioned on your bed. Just sayin'. Actually, don't listen to anything I just said. If you went around telling people that the reason you make out with inanimate objects was because Dotty told you to, then it would completely ruin my street cred. Or whatever cred it is that I have. There are two things you could do. 1) Just wait it out...maybe he is a gentlemen and wants to take his sweet ever loving time. That is kind of refreshing in today's world. If the patience angle isn't your bag then you could take matters into your own hands...I mean lips. Just grab his sweet lookin' face and plant a fat one right on the money maker. Don't over think it, don't hesitate, just go in for the kill. Do make sure to have brushed your teeth, gurgled mouthwash, sucked on a breath mint or whatever produces the freshest, most kissable breath. No one wants to kiss someone with kitten breath.
Go get 'em tiger,
Dotty
P.S. I want to point out that it was slightly ridiculous to say you've "kind of" held hands. Its like being pregnant...you either are or you aren't.