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First Relationship

Check out these stories and advice for all types of first relationships, whether it's your first long distance relationship or your first open relationship.

Narratives
Can A Relationship Succeed When One Person Isn’t Out?
I lived a double life.
Narratives
Please Don’t Call It ‘Coming Out’
I wasn’t hiding anything.
Narratives
I’m Quarantined With Someone I Just Started Dating. Help!?
Please give me space. Oh wait, you can’t.
Dating
How Much PDA Is Too Much PDA?
There’s a time and place for (almost) everything.
Dating
It’s OK To Have Mixed Feelings About Your BFF Finding Someone
We’ve all been there.
Narratives
Why Casual Dating Isn’t For Me
I just…can’t.
Dating Tips
How to Master The Art Of Compromise In Your Relationship
Every disagreement doesn’t need to be a fight.
Dating
Is It OK To Ask Your Partner To Get Off Tinder When You Aren’t Official?
Stop creeping on their profile and keep reading.
Dating
How To Know When You Are Truly Ready For A Relationship
It’s different than wanting one.
Dating
What’s Going On With Your Emotions At These 12 Stages Of Sex And Dating
Don’t be surprised.
Narratives
What One Year Of Text Messages With My S.O. Reveals About Our Relationship
A deep data dive suggests some unexpected patterns.
Narratives
How A Series Of Toxic Relationships Made Me Realize I Was The Toxic One (Kind Of)
Sometimes you need to hold up the mirror.
Narratives
Why I’m Glad I Didn’t Have A Serious Relationship Until Age 27
I watched as my friends paired off with their respective partners, slowly turning into versions of themselves I didn’t recognize.
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