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I think its so hard to make friends these days just because no one tends to say what they feel? Either, you adapt this mindset where you're thinking "we're not close enough to...." or "am I annoying if...." or "I can't show interest because I'll seem desperate / weird". I think it's the same with relationships too? maybe they're intertwined like that. I feel like, maybe it's just my perception, but It's hard to make friends because people already have their 'friend groups', and even if you talk its like I said, you don't think you can ask them to hang out because you're not close enough but also like, how else are you going to get closer if you don't hang out? And then there's also "are we having a good time because we're becoming friends or are you trying to start a 'situationship', flirt, maybe an actual relationship?" and if you bring it up maybe It'll be awkward for the friendship or whatever. It also takes a lot of energy to give and get nothing back or feel different people out. I don't know I just think growing up and making friends is so complicated for no reason ??

As part of our Summer Luvin' campaign we're thinking all about sex and relationships and sharing lots of support and information on how to navigate these things.

This got me thinking, what are your love languages?

For those who don't know, the common love languages are :

• Words of Affirmation
• Quality Time
• Receiving Gifts
• Acts of Service
• Physical Touch

These are the different ways people communicate that they love and care for someone, romantically or platonically. It's super common for people to have more than one love language.

It can be helpful to recognise what yours and your loved one's languages are so that you can communicate well with each other, especially if you're having a hard time and need some extra reminders that you're loved

For me, I definitely love hugs so physical touch is one, and also spending quality time with my friends, sitting together whilst we scroll through TikTok or grabbing a coffee for a walk!

What about you guys?