The First Date: To Kiss or Not to Kiss

I think that there are different standards for boys and girls as to what is appropriate or ideal at the end of a first date. First dates are exciting for everyone involved. Everyone does not only refer to the boy and the girl who are going out, but everyone includes: friends, neighbors, friends of friends, girlfriends of friends of the boy, parents, siblings, you name it.

The reason why so much excitement surrounds the first date is because of the idea of expectation. What will happen at the end of the night? Will this night lead to prospects of eternity with a future husband or wife? (or at least that is what Everyone else is thinking . . . ) The end of the date is the most exciting moment because in one split second all of those dreams of eternity might actually come true or they may die a slow and painful death while you engage in a courtesy hug.

For a nun who may have been on a few to no dates, this moment can get over exaggerated before the date even begins. A Nun’s idea of the proper ending of the four first date scenarios might go something like this:

1. A good first date will end with a hug and fumbling for keys, but a linger that will show interest, but not too much, of course!
2. A decent first date that could lead to a second will end with a hug at the door because kissing on the first date is trashy to a nun.
3. A let’s be friends date will end with a handshake or a somewhat awkward hug. Awkward on the nun’s part.
4. A terrible first date will end with the nun running for her house door practically before she even gets a chance to get out of the car. Get away as soon as possible. Avoid him at all cost.

According to a boy, the end of the date acts as a summary of the night as a whole. It tells the daters whether or not they are compatible. It also tells them how they feel about each other. How she responds determines what his next course of action will be and whether or not he is still willing to take his chances on her.

1. A good date will end with a hug and a kiss at the door. And it doesn’t have to be a kiss on the lips, but on the cheek. This means that it is a good thing and going somewhere.
2. A decent first date that could possible lead to a second will end with a hug at the door and a goodnight.
3. A let’s be friends first date will end with a pat on the back or maybe a handshake.
4. A terrible first date (meaning don’t ever contact me again) will end with a brisk walk/run to the door, a fumbling for keys, and a quick slam or shut the door in the other person’s face. This scenario is followed by several avoiding or street crossings when the other person is seen.

How do you think a good first date should end? And how will the following one end?

<3 The Nunnery