Not only are there over 20 types of kisses, there are various meanings associated with a kiss. It can be a sign of compassion, affection, love, lust, attraction or even just a way to say hello or goodbye. Not only can kisses unveil someone's true intentions or feelings about a person, they can also help determine how you feel about someone.

The problem is, since there are many types of kisses, people are not always sure which kiss is appropriate for the situation, so they tend to stick to the same move all the time. If your move is the French kiss, no one wants to have a tongue in their mouth constantly. You need to learn to change it up because, if it's a bad kiss, you will repulse the other person or you will eventually bore your partner.

I am not going to talk about every type of kiss because that would take way too long and some of them — no offense — are way too cheesy for me, like the butterfly kiss (when two people bat their eyelashes together) or the Eskimo kiss (when you rub your noses together). So I decided to talk about some of the more popular kisses: what they are, what they mean and when it is appropriate to use them.

Fish Kiss
This is when you pucker your lips together like a fish and kiss the other person on the mouth. To be honest, this usually means you have no idea how to kiss a person. This might have been how you kissed someone in elementary school, but trust me, if you are still doing this now, you need some practice. Watch a few romance movies and take notes. This should NEVER be used — it will just draw attention to the fact that you can't kiss.

French Kiss
This is when you part your lips when you are kissing someone and you put your tongue in their mouth. How much tongue you use can really change the meaning of this kiss. The less tongue you use, the hotter it is, and it usually means you want the person you're kissing. The more tongue you use, the worse it's going to be. I don't know if most guys just think all girls like to have someone's tongue shoved down their throat, but that is FALSE. No one wants to feel like someone is eating his or her face. If anyone is using too much tongue, it usually means they are trying way too hard to come across as passionate. It's better to avoid French kisses when you are getting to know someone; you don't want to scare them off with your tongue. French kisses are a nice way to spice things up, but just be careful with how much you use — less is better.

Bite Kiss
This is when you are kissing someone and bite his or her lip. This kiss usually means you want them and are not afraid to show it. The problem with this is sometimes people get a little carried away and bite a little too hard, which can be painful. Try to be gentle — there is a time and place for this and it is not on the first date.

Cheek Kiss
This is when someone lightly kisses you on your cheek. This can have two meanings on a first date: one, it could mean they just aren't that into you and its more of a pity kiss; or two, it could mean that the person really likes you, but he or she is just too shy make a move. You can usually tell by the character of the person what their true intentions are.

Forehead Kiss
It is just a light kiss on the forehead and usually means a person cares about you, not necessarily in a romantic way — you need to look at the context. If you are in a relationship, it is a sign of affection, but if you aren't and he is just a friend, it usually means he has no romantic interest in you.

Single Kiss
This is done with an open mouth but no tongue. This is usually a passionate kiss and means that a person really likes you and doesn't want to rush anything. Sometimes all it takes is just a single kiss to fall for someone.

A kiss can tell you a lot about a person's intentions and how they feel about you. At the same time, all it takes is that one kiss to make you fall head over heels for someone, so make sure you use your kiss wisely.