Growing up, many girls, including myself, would dream about there first kiss. Some would have their first kiss at 12 while others would have theirs after they get married. Watching movies like "High School Musical" or "The Notebook" give many people unrealistic expectations of love and kisses. During these and other movies, I always see a trend of the male and female character hooking up and becoming a couple. Many teens and people dream about the romance we see in the movies.

Unfortunately, that isn't always the case in real life. Over 107 million people are single in the United States. This means it's understandable that many people haven't had their first kiss. However, that doesn't mean we don't dream of such things. Yes, I dream about having that kiss, but I want it to be with the right guy. Let me explain.

In high school, I thought I would have a boyfriend and we would be the cute couple you see in the movies or on Instagram. As I went on in high school, I realized none of the guys were really for me. Yes, some were nice, but others weren't and I got a bad vibe from them. Plus, none of them were Jewish, which is vital for me now.

When I like a guy, I don't see the exterior, but I try to talk to his soul. I fall in love with who he is on the inside, not for what he looks like on the outside. I want him to like me for me and not for my curves or my body. With that being said, yes, I want him to think I'm beautiful and I want him to be somewhat good looking, but if a guy has everything I'm looking for and isn't that good looking, then it's worth it to wait.

A first kiss, in my perspective, is a gateway to love and possibly more. Love is confusing as it is, let alone kissing. Kissing can make things confusing and potentially hurtful if done with the wrong person. But with the right person, it can be a nice and possibly awkward experience.

Nonetheless, as I am about to go to college, I hope to experience many things, including having a boyfriend and having my first kiss. I'm excited for when I have that moment I've dreamed of with the right person. So to those of you reading this that have always been single and/or have never had their first kiss, know that not everyone is in a relationship and not everyone has had their first kiss.