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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.

Why Casual Dating Isn’t For Me
Narratives
Why Casual Dating Isn’t For Me
I just…can’t.
How to Master The Art Of Compromise In Your Relationship
Dating Tips
How to Master The Art Of Compromise In Your Relationship
Every disagreement doesn’t need to be a fight.
Is It OK To Ask Your Partner To Get Off Tinder When You Aren’t Official?
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.
How To Know When You Are Truly Ready For A Relationship
Dating
How To Know When You Are Truly Ready For A Relationship
It’s different than wanting one.
What’s Going On With Your Emotions At These 12 Stages Of Sex And Dating
Dating
What’s Going On With Your Emotions At These 12 Stages Of Sex And Dating
Don’t be surprised.
What One Year Of Text Messages With My S.O. Reveals About Our Relationship
Narratives
What One Year Of Text Messages With My S.O. Reveals About Our Relationship
A deep data dive suggests some unexpected patterns.
How A Series Of Toxic Relationships Made Me Realize I Was The Toxic One (Kind Of)
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How A Series Of Toxic Relationships Made Me Realize I Was The Toxic One (Kind Of)
Sometimes you need to hold up the mirror.
Can A Relationship Succeed When One Person Isn’t Out?
Narratives
Can A Relationship Succeed When One Person Isn’t Out?
I lived a double life.
Please Don’t Call It ‘Coming Out’
Narratives
Please Don’t Call It ‘Coming Out’
I wasn’t hiding anything.
Why I’m Glad I Didn’t Have A Serious Relationship Until Age 27
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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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