First Dates

I used to love first dates. Excited by the prospect of accidental hand brushes and longing looks, I daydreamed about meeting my perfect match and having us fall in love over a romantic dinner. I blame early 2000’s rom coms almost entirely for my high expectations on the matter. Problematic as they were (I’ve watched them all as an adult and have some complaints) they sure did seem like the dream at the time.