My boyfriend and I have been dating for 14 months now and ever since our second date we have had a little romantic tradition of sitting NEXT to each other at restaurants. We have never once sat across from one another in 14 months, always next to each other. Most couples sit across from one another at a table so they can talk, but my boyfriend and I have always found touching a more important form of communication. Recently we have run into difficulties when we are seated in a 2-person booth (also called a deuce in restaurant terms) but we solve this problem by squishing both of ourselves onto the one seat! :) We also share meals, not only because it saves us a few calories, and leaves room to share a dessert, but because it makes us feel closer. :)