Girls, I have a date later tonight with a girl, is it better just to hug her at the end of the night because I find a kiss to be awkward?

[Anonymous]

I do like her but a kiss is wayy to personal and it’s the first time we are meeting each other.

[_Maya_]

Yeah that is a bit much on a first date. Not that it hasn't or can't happen. I just wouldn't push for that right away. The first time you meet should be all about getting to know each other and seeing if a second date is worth it. You wanna see if you two can potentially be a good fit. I would hold off on the physical stuff. There is plenty of time for that later if all goes well. As far as a hug that is much more acceptable IF you think things went well enough. Just don't make it some long awkward thing. A quick hug is alright if it feels right. Good luck and have fun!

[Asker]

Thing is if I don’t hug and just say have a good night, this was nice and leave is that okay? She won’t think why didn’t he at least hug me? We’ve known each other since February 2023 and I think we do have a good rapport since I’ll annoy her or she’ll annoy me in a non serious way, talking about different topics of life, so I’m not worried about silent moments, we’ve chatted on the phone for hours before.

[_Maya_]

That is absolutely fine to leave it at that. She isn't going to have any expectations to get physical in any way on a first date. If you feel more comfortable not hugging and just saying goodnight there is zero wrong with doing so.

[EmmaMary]

Just simply go with the flow, whatever feels natural and normal at the time.

Remember other than communication there is no set golden rule.

[EmmaMary]

Thank you for the MHO.

[provokeesmokee]

Hug is safe, go with that. Next time you meet you can try for a kiss. Good luck, have fun!

[Akam93]

A hug is fine. Some men take their first date home for sex.

[Asker]

Yeah I’m not doing sex on the first date.