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Aishat Ibrahim
Me kiss my guy in public? No, I can’t do that, except the man is my husband. In that case, he must have paid my dowry. That gives him every right to be kissed anywhere and anytime he wants it. I can’t imagine kissing my boyfriend in public. Haba, that would amount to depravity. Suppose that at the end of the day he doesn’t marry me? How many men would I end up kissing in public?

Zainab Ibrahim
For me o, there’s nothing wrong with that. If I decide to date a man, there’s no way I can be ashamed to be with him. As long as there are no children around when we’re kissing in public, I can do it. Doing it when kids are around can influence them negatively. For example, you can’t kiss your man in a primary school but you can always kiss him in higher institution because everyone there is an adult. If I can do it behind closed doors, I should also be able do it in public. I don’t care what people say because I don’t live my life based on people’s opinion. Their opinion doesn’t count. I just make myself happy. People will always talk, no matter what you do.

Chinyere Ukanwa
I can’t do such a thing in public. I’ll be very shy to try it. I would have the feeling that the whole world is watching. I won’t be comfortable at all. Mind you, I don’t have a problem with kissing him behind closed doors. But in public? No way!

Ebere Nwanosike
Yes, I can. What matters is the affection I have for the man. When you love a guy, you’re in a world of your own and you don’t really care if people are watching or not. I don’t care what people say or think. The kiss can last for about five seconds. Anything longer than that will attract undue attention.

Rosemary John
It’s not as if I can’t do it but I’ll be ashamed and too shy to do it. The truth is that even if he’s the one who initiates the move in public, I’ll remove my mouth after a few seconds. If the setting is a very cozy place like a deserted beach or pool on a cool evening, I’ll do it. I can’t tell for how long because that depends on when I feel like stopping.

Lara Famakinwa
Sorry, I’m not in the right mood to answer your question now. Next time, please. Hope you’re not offended.

Cynthia O. N.
I can’t kiss any man in public. My wedding day would be a more ideal day, place and time to do that. I’m scared of what people might say and think about me. For those who feel they can do it with ease, it’s their cup of tea. However, for me to contemplate kissing a guy in public, we must have dated for upward of four years. Anything shot of that, count me out.

Patience Ofuasia
I can do it because the man we’re talking about here is someone I really love. If I’m ashamed of kissing the man I’m dating in public, it means I don’t love him. Tongues might wag but I don’t give a damn. I don’t live my life for people, so I do whatever pleases me. A minute of passionate kissing in public isn’t too much for a man to request from his babe. Besides, depending on my mood, I might even be the one to initiate the move.

Juliet Rasaq
Of course, I can. If I love my man, I should be able to kiss him in public without any qualms. The man we’re talking about here is someone I love so why should I be hiding before I kiss him? People are bound to have one thing or another to say but I don’t care. They talk about everyone; even the dead. I love him so I’ll kiss him anywhere and anytime I like. The duration of the kiss depends on some factors. I should be able to kiss him passionately for one minute or so.

Mrs. Oyinloye
I can do it. He’s my husband for crying out loud and I really love him. It’s a display of love and affection and shows you care about him. Actions like that also scare and discourage intruders - especially other ladies - who have plans to share my man with me. I love my husband and my body belongs to him.

Chekwuedo Francisca
I’ll do it only if it’s necessary. If I’m in a romantic mood, I’ll do it, period! However, I don’t expect him to be walking with me on the street under the scorching sun and all of a sudden, I want to kiss me. I won’t kiss him under such circumstances because the mood is not right. But on the other hand, if the mood is right, I don’t care what people have to say. Is he not my husband? I don’t care after all, it’s not as if I’m fornicating or anything like that.

Gift Nwuobani.
Of course, I can do it if my lover would allow me go ahead and kiss him. I would gladly do it without caring about who is watching. It is okay by me because it will also signify the love I have for him. I’m proud of him and I would want others to know that.

Nkiru Okoro
I cannot indulge in such act because I’m a very shy person. I can’t do it in public. I can hold him but I don’t think I can kiss him publicly. That would be too hard for me to handle.

Mrs. Chidnma Oguadinma
Why not? I am free to do whatever I want. After all, the man is mine and not for public consumption.

Asa Olubunmi
I can do it. There’s nothing bad about it. Since the person we’re talking about is my boyfriend, I can do whatever I like with him as long is it’s not morally offensive.

Joy Gajere
I can kiss my lover anywhere I like. It’s kissing we’re talking about and not sexual intercourse. There’s no big deal about it, in public or behind closed doors. As long as nobody is hurt, it’s okay.

Bunmi Eso
You don’t know me o! What’s in a kiss? I can even do more than you’d imagine (laughter).