I know that eventually, I’ll stumble upon the right person who is just quirky enough to embrace all these different facets of what makes me who I am — someone who accepts me and doesn’t flinch at my complexity. But until then, I urge people to reflect on their own biases they may have unconsciously developed due to how the media and society portray us. Not all of us are what the movies and TikTok make us out to be.

Mental health also looks different for everyone. Sometimes, your struggle could come off as being dismissive or moody to outsiders who aren’t aware of your situation. Being as open as you’re comfortable will only allow your relationships, romantic and not, to prosper.