I know it would not have worked for me as twice I ended relationships after the first kiss. There was caring, friendship, mutual values and goals but something still was lacking. A spark if you will.
On the other hand the moment I kissed my husband to be everything snapped into place. It was right and he was the one I had waited for.
Thank you for your respectful reply.
May you and Mr. Harmless Teddy Bear have a long and beautiful marriage, capable of weathering any storm thrown your way.