Lydia Plath is reflecting on a special moment with her husband, Zac Wyse, when they decided to save their first kiss for their wedding day.
Six months after their wedding, the couple shared how waiting for physical intimacy has affected their relationship. Lydia opened up about the initial shock she felt when Zac first suggested this idea.
The Surprising Proposal
Lydia recalled the moment Zac introduced the idea of not kissing until their wedding day. She explained on The Jinger and Jeremy Podcast that Zac brought it up on the same night he asked her to be his girlfriend.
“Zac was like, ‘This is really random, but I feel like God is telling me to ask you what you think about waiting for our first kiss until our wedding day,’” Lydia shared. She was shocked by the suggestion, but also happy because it was something she had secretly wanted. However, she didn’t want it to feel like a rule or a burden.
“I wanted him to initiate it because it had to come from his heart. If he was going to lead, he had to have that desire,” Lydia added, explaining why she hadn’t brought it up first.
Zac’s Intentions
Zac explained that it wasn’t a serious thought at first. For him, it was about honoring Lydia and being intentional as they got to know each other. “I wanted it to have meaning,” he said.
Though they were both on the same page, they still took a few days to think about it carefully and make sure they were ready for such a commitment. Zac also clarified that they had both kissed in previous relationships, but this time it was different.
“This purity about her made me want to honor her,” Zac explained, revealing how his feelings for Lydia led him to want to make the relationship special by waiting for their first kiss.
The Benefits of Waiting
Although some people may rush into physical intimacy after marriage, Zac and Lydia found beauty in waiting. Zac explained that this decision helped them build trust in other ways. Instead of rushing into kissing, they spent time building a deeper emotional connection.
“There are so many other ways we could enjoy moments together, like dancing or running around, because we weren’t kissing,” he said.
Lydia agreed, saying they shared many joyful moments that felt even more meaningful than kissing. “We would say, ‘This is better than kissing,’ because we were having meaningful conversations and being intentional with each other,” she said.
For Lydia and Zac, saving their first kiss for their wedding day has been a way to honor each other and build a strong, meaningful relationship. Their commitment to this boundary has allowed them to connect in ways that many couples might overlook.
Their story shows that sometimes, waiting for certain milestones in a relationship can create a deeper emotional connection and more memorable moments together.
