It depends on why there is tension in the first place. Have you tried just taking complete control and "training" him to kiss? I find that helps him to find out what you like, and alot of guys actually like the girl being a little forceful.

I'd say just talk to him and i agree with the prior comment take some initiative of your own. if you can't talk to him about such things maybe its not meant to be, but if you too have such a great emotional connection you should be able to talk about this

I agree with the above comments. When my boyfriend and I started dating his skills were far from stellar. I was able to talk it through with him and slowly but surely, he got much better. Just help him out (but be nice about it!) and talk to him about it. Hope this helps! :)

Urgh, I had the same problem with my ex-boyfriend. It was worse though cause he thought he was really good :/

Either you need to work at it or you're not meant to be together. My first and I were NOT good at sex at first, but after practice we got REALLY good and he's still the best I ever had. But... Our kisses ALWAYS had a spark. That's how I knew I was falling in love. Anyone I haven't been able to kiss and feel something never felt right.

But your case may be different. Talk to him about it!

If it is physical looks or something like that bothering you, always consider the fact that this is the person you love and can always talk to.
When I first dated my soon to be husband, I became fixated on some stupid flaws and at first it distracted me but whenever he told me he loves me, that anxiety melted away.

Try a day out after talking about this with your boyfriend to just experiment and try different kisses to see which style or what does not feel awkward.

With my boyfriend, the first time I saw him in a long time, I felt really really awkward, so we just talked & kind of sat there, stretching & playing with his cat, but after a lil bit we were able to get closer to each other...Just take it slowly. Another thing I've found helpful is to 'take control' or be 'dominant'. Like, when I got my first kiss from my ex, we were both scared shitless, but I tried my hardest to swallow my fear; I gently climbed into his lap, felt his hair some, and after about a minute or two, I eventually kissed him! After that we were much more intimate because he knew that I was trying to show him around, and he caught what I was thinking! Maybe thats your problem...I hope I'm of some help; just private message me if you need anything!!! xxx