This evening I went out.  I had a very nice time.  

A group of 4 [Austin B., Jenni H., Lauren C., and myself] went to dinner and a movie.  We ate at Olive Garden and then saw Get Smart at AMC 30.  Afterwards we came back to my house and watched another movie called I’m Reed Fish.  It was pretty good.

As the evening concluded I noticed that my evening out was very different then others’.  When I compared it to those on TV it was different because I’m the only one in my bed tonight.  When I compared it to some of the stories I heard at school, it was different because we didn’t get physical.  I started to wonder what caused the difference.  My initial thought was I [and my friends] have standards and morals.  But also, I noticed that there has been an underlying trend.  Since the 1950′s there has been an upward trend of “promiscuity”.  Coincidently since the 1950′s there has been inflation.  I propose that the two are directly related.  As the economy takes a hit, and begins to dip into a recession, physical displays of affection become more prominent.

I don’t doubt that there are other factors as well, but seeing that I’ve titled this post what I have its safe to say that this is the main point I’m going to discuss.  And to get right down to it I’ll say this:

Sex is cheap [as long as its consensual]
making out is even cheaper.

I think that is a strong motivating factor behind dates that become physical quickly.  Now, you may be thinking, “Andrew you are making a strong point for something that opposes your morals and standards,” and as true as that is I have a counter point to make:

Money that you spend to keep you and your date entertained on things other than the other person’s body, is a good investment.

Andrew Nemeth