How To Turn Awkwardness Into Attraction

Have you ever been on a first date when you run out of topics to discuss, were late, or caught your date being distant? That would be super awkward, right? Here are a few ways you could turn awkwardness into a romantic attraction.

We also made a video on the sexy habits to drive someone wild: https://youtu.be/829OFNB87lE

Writer: Chloe Lim (New Writer)
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