Queer Love Stories

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Welcome to Queer Love Stories, a series dedicated to celebrating the power and joy of LGBTQ+ relationships.

They had to do so separately and couldnt share their answers with each other.

Get ready to be in your feels.

So how did you first meet?

Deb:We met at the Edmonton Pride Fest in July last summer.

Although we attended with two completely different friend groups, we did share a mutual friend.

What was your first date like?

Deb:Our first official date wassocute.

What were your first impressions?

She was, and still is, so incredibly hot.

She was super outgoing and friendly.

I experienceda lotof emotions around her that day.

I met her in a group of friends and all my attention was on her.

You could tell she was sweet, kind, and captivating.

It took her like five hours to figure that out, though.

Describe your partner in three words?

Deb:Ambitious, intelligent, and warm.

Karly:Loving, honest, fearless.

What song reminds you of your partner?

Deb:Bonfire Heart by James Blunt.

Karly:Fall Into Me by Forest Blakk.

Whats your favourite memory with your partner?

Deb:The time I surprised her with a date night.

Karly:One of my favourite memories has to be one of our earlier dates.

We went to an adult arcade called Rec Room and played a tonne of games.

It was so fun to watch her light up every time we won.

What is your partners favourite colour and film?

Deb:Karlys favourite colour is pink and her favourite movie isHairspray.I laugheverytime I think about it.

Karly:Debs favourite film isHomeby Dreamworks and her favourite colour is green.

Did you get them right?

Whats the worst thing youve argued about, and how did you make up?

Deb:I honestly cant recall us arguing about anything.

Karly:The only thing weve ever really argued about was if Deb should deploy or not.

We also like to be mentally and physically healthy together.

What is your partners best attribute?

Deb:How capable she is at making me feel loved.

Karly:Her patience, for sure.

What would you say your partner brings out in you?

Deb:Definitely my quirky side.

I feel safe being authentic and goofy when I’m with her.

Karly:My softer and feminine side.

How does your partner make you feel accepted?

Deb:Through her show of affection.

She is also very goofy in return, and we laugh a lot around each other.

Karly:I came out in May 2022 and we started dating shortly after.

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This article was originally published onFeb.