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This guy kissed me on my cheek and his lips were a little bit on the side of my lips. i pushed him away. i didn't see any sores but should i worry?

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

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No: no you are OK simply, do not encourage people you do not trust to touch you without your permission, even if they say you are rude it is your cheek your lips and you decide who touch them. do not let the social pressure make you do anything you do not want.

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Answered 5/29/2015

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A member asked:

This guy kissed me on my cheek and his lips were a little bit on the side of my lips. i pushed him away. i didn't see any sores but should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Dr Gabor and 2 doctors agreed

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