so i (18f) have been dating my girlfriend (18f) for almost 3 years now, and we are going away to college in a month. we are going to different colleges, although they are about an hour away from one another.

i can fully see a future with my girlfriend and would absolutely love to get married to her. she makes my world light up, and all that sappy stuff :)

but i lost my virginity to her, and i am so scared of the commitment of only being with her (sexually) through my whole life. i want to stay with her, but also be able to experience other people.

i want to bring up the idea of us being partners throughout college, but also being able to fool around with other people (just sex, no romantic feelings). i want to be able to find out what i like with people, and if i truly am bisexual or lesbian (an issue i’ve been struggling with for years).

i am terrified of bringing up this idea if she doesn’t feel comfortable with it. i love our relationship and don’t want things to become awkward or strained between us! any advice?