The Pre-combat Jitters

There is an overwhelming sense of excitement before a relationship, fling, etc. begins. Often times I forget what the fuss is about but looking back at some of my more recent personal excursions, I have found that what I enjoy most is the "knowing yet not knowing" beginnings of a relationship. For an instance, think back to a time when you met someone and you found them attractive, smart, and absolutely intoxicating to be around but you where unsure if they liked you. You had some notion, through little hints or passive body contact but you did not want to be overly confident of your standing with such a stunning person. Didn't it drive you crazy? BUT didn't you absolutely love every second? Wouldn't it just drive a lame heart insane to feel a pat on the back and sincerely wish that it was a lingering hold? A simple smile into a kiss? The point that I am making is that there are certain aspects of attraction that we lose from finalizing a relationship.