first date

first dates are basically two people pretending to be completely normal while silently deciding if they want to see each other naked someday.

a good first date is when you completely forget you're on a first date. no awkward interview questions, no trying too hard, just two people talking like they've known each other for years.

first dates are funny because you can spend two hours talking to someone and still have no idea if they like you or if they're just really polite.

the real test of a first date is the walk back to your car. either you're already hoping to see them again, or you're wondering how you managed to talk about absolutely nothing for two hours.

on our first date, she told me she wanted to see me again before the night was even over. no guessing games, just being honest about how she felt. i thought that was a pretty bold move, and i loved it.

and yep, she's my wife now.

a chemistry test after a background check.