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If it feels right, enjoy it. If it’s good, let it be good. If it’s close to perfect, know that it won’t ever be completely flawless, but celebrate it for the amazing thing it is, right now, in your life.

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What if we normalized affection? Made people feel comfortable, rather than hesitant? Passionate rather than afraid?

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While you’ll likely meet all sorts, if you spend enough time in hostels, some patterns are bound to emerge.

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It doesn’t matter if she’s dating the love of her life. There’s no way she’s going to make out with him in public. That can wait until she gets home. Until then, holding hands is as far as he’s going tot get.

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You use humor as a shield. When he says something super sweet, you’ll roll your eyes instead of telling him how adorable he is. You’re more comfortable with sarcasm than sentimentalism.

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Wear a long skirt without any underwear. Even better, wear crotchless underwear.

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When you’re in love with someone, you have a tendency to alienate everyone around you and just revolve your life around that special someone of yours.

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Of course, committing any of these crimes won’t result in a fine or a jail sentence; however, you can bet breaking these rules will make you Public Enemy No. 1.

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You feel genuinely mystified when you see grandiose displays of affection on social media, as though you’re missing a fundamental part of your brain.

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The beginning of a relationship can be a tricky course to navigate. Guys (like me) aren’t that great at guessing what women think or want and our stupidity often lead to otherwise easily avoidable arguments. Setting basic rules with your new flame may help you get past the small stuff and start enjoying your lives together.