Love Is in the Air

Posted by Braden

It's February, and love is in the air!

The number of couples in my ward has easily doubled since first semester.

There's talk of engagements among the freshmen girls.

I've heard a lot of plans for Valentine's Day this weekend, from both official couples and non-official couples!

The other night, one boy in the apartment that shares a corner with mine was giving his roommate kissing lessons:

"Now, when she starts fiddling with her keys, that's a good thing. She won't stick them in the lock yet; she's hinting that she wants you to make a move. Take a half-step forward so that she gets the idea that you catch her hint. Then you go in 90 percent and wait for her to come in the last 10 percent. However, you'll want to save the first kiss for your date next weekend on Valentine's Day. I know it's painful to wait, but it'll be worth it, trust me. So on your date this weekend, you should just give her a hug."

"Can't I at least give her a kiss on the cheek?"

"No, that'll confuse her. If you start moving in and she doesn't know whether you're aiming for the lips or the cheek, she won't know what to do, and a very awkward collision of faces could occur. Go for a hug."

"Yeah, I guess you're right."

etc.