“I’m soon reminded that sex with another individual beats beating off pretty much any day if it’s any good — and that it’s often worth the time and effort. (It’s a shame I have to be reminded of this sometimes.)”— Scott Muska, psiloveyou.xyz
“Wait, did he just squeeze my hand? What about chemical reactions? Do I squeeze back? WHY WERE MY PALMS SO SWEATY?”— Rachel Varina, instagram.com
“I still have faith in the romantic capabilities of humanity – someone who’s willing to go above and beyond the ordinary.”— Francesca Escarraga, thoughtcatalog.com
“The endless string of first dates where you just say the same shit over and over again in the same places starts getting tiresome.””— Aziz Ansari, amazon.com
“We had learned suddenly that life is too short not to talk about your existential crisis on the first date.”— Chrissy Stockton, thoughtcatalog.com
“On the date itself, be quiet and reserved. He’ll wonder what you’re thinking, if you like him, and if he’s making a good impression. He’ll think you’re interesting and mysterious, unlike many of the women he’s dated. Don’t you want him to think about you like that?”— Ellen Fein, amazon.com
“I'm never good at first dates, I talk too much, Look away when his eyes find mine. I release awkward smiles Smiles that introduce him to the twelve year old in me. Smiles that coyly answer the questions He discreetly asked from me.”— Mirtha Michelle Castro, amazon.com