What really happens when friendship turns into love? In part 1 of our interview with Chloe and Kiara, we learn about the high-stakes, tender, and sometimes messy shift from platonic love to romantic love. Their story is a study in vulnerability: testing boundaries, saying the hard thing that needs to be said, and learning what it means to trust someone with the parts of yourself you usually keep hidden.

They walk us through the nervous honesty of those first confessions, the "oh shit" moments that come with realizing real partnership requires deeper emotional exposure, and the personal and financial strain of navigating grad school at the same time. This convo is a beautiful demonstration of how to transition a strong friendship into a compassionate love.

>> Stay tuned for part 2, where Chloe and Kiara tell us their take on the idea of soulmates, and explain how living long-distance for most of the year has impacted their bond (we are obsessed with their answer!).

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Anna Socolofsky is a queer wedding officiant and ceremony designer serving soulmates in Portland, OR and beyond. There is nothing she loves more than cheering folks on. You can learn more about her work (and inquire about booking her for your wedding!) at www.ecstaticceremonies.com.

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