We all have heard about and pondered —or maybe later regretted not pondering enough— the traditional question: How far should one go on a first date?

You know... the awkward first date, when you want to show the guy that you like him without appearing too forward / clingy / horny. You want to find the right balance that will demonstrate both interest and respect, that will keep him focused on you while leaving all options open on the scale of "How about another date one of these days?" to "Will you marry me?".

The practical aspects of the questions are what happens beyond the yet again traditional dinner + movie scenario: any touching and if so, how much? Any kissing? Any...?

You get the picture.

Under the current circumstances, I think I have found my own answer. For my next first date, this is how far I am willing to go:

Right now, as this is being posted —provided I didn't mess up with the delayed publication settings— I should be somewhere between two continents, on my way to the said date. Too late to chicken out of this one... not that I ever planned to do that.

I wish we both find in the other one what our long-distance relationship has promised so far. There is so much that is Promising about this guy .