The Riddle of the Kiss

So he hasn't kissed me.  Yet.  That much is clear.  I've definitely noticed.  I'm quite aware.  But I didn't say it in last post because I wanted an unbiased response.  Sure I knew you guys would notice the lack of a kiss.  But I wanted to leave you unbiased to share your opinions about why.  And frankly I'm shocked.  In the best possible way.  Because not a single one of you seem to think he just isn't into me.  Only I'm not totally sold.  Because maybe you're just pulling yes-men duty and saying what you think I want to hear?  Or you think I'm so totally awesome that you can't imagine a single person not wanting to jump these bones?  Or perhaps the evidence really does suggest he's just a nice guy...waiting...for a good moment. 

I've had two dates with Trucker Joe.  And still.  Not so much as a hand hold.  3 hugs.  That's right.  I'm officially counting hugs right now.  Awesome.  But don't worry.  All is not lost.  I have some theories.  It could one of these.  It could be a combination.  It could be all of them.  Let's get to evaluating.

Positive Theories

1.  He was planning to lay some contact on me during our last date.  Preferably at the end of our walk out to the point.  But with the charming euro-gays, the old ladies, and the drunk teens all equalling a total lack of privacy he thought better to wait (which honestly was a great call if this theory pans out).

2.  Both dates have been of the casual friendly vibe (aka short and sweet, full sunlight, very public) and he's waiting for a more romantic (aka sexy) moment.

3.  He is divorced and the first chick he dated after the split ended up being very future-oriented and when he wasn't (after only 2 mnths geesh chicks!) she was piiiiisssseeed! (this is not part of the theory this part is fact).  So he's moving slow and taking things easy.  Possibly under the guise of protecting me but more likely to protect himself.

4.  He's simply old-fashioned.  He's being a gentleman.  He's waiting.

5.  Similar to #1 and #2 but essentially just the fact that our second date was cut short

6.  And I find this one the most interesting.  I've always held the notion that people have a million sides.  I personally am somewhere around 400 different people (in a totally non-schizophrenic way).  But the thing of the thing is.  I haven't really shown him many of these.  In fact.  There's a whole side.  That I offered up to Intelligence Officer.  And let Twitter Guy push me towards.  That I haven't even hinted at.  TJ has no idea.  Not a clue.  And here's just a sample roster.  Of that side of me.  That I haven't brought out for him...

Sluttmazing Susan
Sex Maniac Samantha-Marie
Life of the Party Lolita
Adventurer Addison
Bawdy Betty
Hilarious Hilary
Late-night Lulu
Hotel Room Heather-Ray

Because on our dates.  I've been in Sundresses.  And strapless bras (not really relevant to the average person but worth mentioning as to insinuate I was not showcasing the cleave if you will).  I've been in day time makeup (no smokey eyes, but cute and peachy and innocent).  We've talked about friends and work and family.  For all TJ knows.  I'm freakin' Betty from the 'Burbs and by 'burbs...I mean...the 'burbs of the 50s...June Cleaver style.  So this could be another reason he hasn't layed the mack down if you will.

But then again.  It's entirely possible.  The reason.  Stems from a Negative Theory.  Ugh.  No one likes those.


Negative Theories

1.  He's not attracted to me.  (Ugh.  Nobody likes this one)

2.  He just wants to be friends.


But then again.  Our date was on Tuesday.  And he said we'd talk before the weekend.  And low and behold I got a text on Friday.  And I swear it's like he's taking notes.  On our conversations.  Because the dude remembers shit.  I had told him about going to a "Southern" type restaurant with my friend on Wednesday.  Collard Greens were discussed.  And then Friday rolled around

How were the collard greens?  Worth going back for? :)  Have a great weekend.

So maybe.  He does like me.  Maybe.  I do have some kissing in my future.  Though I should specify.  I mean kissing with Trucker Joe.  Because this weekend.  I already got some other kissing.  True Story.