Fun night, awkward morning

The one night stand. It happens. I know more than my fair share of ladies that have had them. They went out, met someone attractive, and took him home for a night of unadulterated (and hopefully safe) fun. It's really no biggie. Or is it? Depends who you ask I guess. Do you have that super judgmental friend that chastises you even when you have a random make-out in the bar (why are you friends with her anyway?) or do you have that friend that high-fives you and pumps you for deets when you tell her about your latest conquest?

One night stands can be tricky. The guy is usually random. You probably met him at a party or in a bar and didn't want the night to end with him right then and there so you guys decide to go home together. This is where it can get a little complicated. Does he expect you to give it up? Or are you just going to have a hot and heavy all-clothes-remain-on make-out sesh? Or you know, "everything but"? It's pretty much up to YOU what's going to happen. And sometimes this depends if you want this to be a one night stand or not. I mean, you're drunk and he's definitely not Mr. Right, but most certainly Mr. Right Now, so why not?

Things shouldn't be awkward at night because you can't wait to get home and get it on, but its in the morning where things might start to get weird. You guys wake up and just stare at the ceiling not knowing what to say, maybe engage in another round of whatever it is you did last night, small talk a bit, or maybe just lay there and cuddle. Or maybe you wake up before him, grab your stuff and bolt out of his apartment before he even realizes you are gone? Smooth. If you do stay and have to converse or more in the morning, how do you know when its time to go? You don't want to be the creepy girl that just sticks around overstaying your welcome and aren't realizing you should have left an hour ago. You just aren't getting it. Don't do that.

So how do you leave it? Do you legitimately expect to see this guy again? No. Do you care? No. That is the point of a one night stand. But this does factor into the goodbye. Do you ask for his number (and last name (and/or first name) if you didn't get it last night or already forgot)? Do you wait for him to ask you for yours? (Remember, if you or him have no intention of contacting each other, don't even bother.)  Do you kiss him goodbye? If yes, on the cheek? On the lips? With tongue? Do you just hug it out? Do you high-five or fist-pump, say you had a great time, and call it a morning? Or just give a quick "bye" and exit in a rush dreading your walk of shame home?

However it is you leave it, its probably going to be awkward. I mean, you guys just met a few hours ago and have already seen each other naked in unflattering angles. Chances are you won't see this guy again. He used you for S-E-X and if you are the type of girl that I would hope you are, you used him for the very same thing. No harm done. (If you are the type of girl that gets attached, these one-night stands aren't for you so stop already.) As long as you had a good time and get to sleep it off the rest of the day and have a good story for your friends, I am sure it was worth it. And if it wasn't, you can always give it a go with someone new the next time you go out. No judgement here.