John and Jane are on their second date. They met on Tinder two weeks ago, sent some sexy texts, and their first date ended with a makeout session on a street corner before Jane got in a taxi. John goes to kiss Jane hello on the mouth, but she turns her cheek and he ends up kissing her ear.
Should John try to kiss Jane again? Should Jane have told John if she’s not interested in hooking up with him any further?
#MeToo has shaken up the way that the world views relationships between men and women. But the view is not clear: with our newfound knowledge of the frequency and impact of sexual misconduct, it can seem harder than ever to understand the already tricky realm of sex and romance.
In Dating After #MeToo, over the course of five weeks, Jean Hannah Edelstein will address your questions about how to navigate romance in this new world. Questions like:
- How can I tell a co-worker I’m into her without sexually harassing her?
- Can I ever date my boss?
- What’s the best way to approach an attractive stranger?
- Do I really need to ask permission before I kiss someone for the first time?
- What obligations do I have if someone comes up to my apartment after a first date?
From 2014 to 2015, Jean was “Eva”, the writer behind Swipe Right, our online dating column. She knows a thing or two about both dating and (unfortunately) sexual misconduct. And she’s here to help dating work better in 2018.
Email your questions to datingaftermetoo@gmail.com.
