So annoying

Why do couples go out to eat together and then sit next to each other? I mean, there is a whole other seat on the other side of the table/booth. Do you NEED to sit thigh-to-thigh in order to enjoy each other's company? Wouldn't you like to see the person you are talking to? Or even have more elbow room as you eat? Can't you be more than and inch apart? Will your relationship fall apart without constant contact? And if that is the case, can't you touch knees or feet or something under the table? That always worked for me. I don't know why this annoys me so much, but it does. I want to walk up to everyone that I see do this (like the couple across the restaurant right now) and explain the concept of eye contact and proper conversation to them. Ewww!! They are so close to each other's faces right now that I could yak! WHY!?!??! People are trying to eat here. This is a family place! And, yes, this did bother me even when I wasn't single, so this isn't the despirate ranting of a bitter single girl. Raaarr!

Ok, that's just what I wanted to say about that.