<human>: So here's the thing: I'm a 22 year-old college student with minimal experience when it comes to relationships. Now, I have been on occasional dates here or there, and had "girlfriends" in middle school and all that, but for the most part, my experience has been mostly with "hook ups" I guess.

Don't get me wrong, hookups were *alright* when I was younger, during a time where I thought of sex as a "game" where one racks up points through a series primal conquests, but as I've gotten older (and matured, I guess?) I have found that I really desire a long-term relationship. 

There's a dilemma, however. I wouldn't really know where to start - i.e.  how to act around a significant other, how to resolve interpersonal conflict with them, support them when they are down, or even attract someone, let along find out whether or not they find 
*me* attractive.

So, are romantic relationships something that one learns over time, or are they instinctual? Are they similar to relationships that one has with friends, or with family members? These are all things that, at 22 years-old, I am completely oblivious towards. Any help or advice would be appreciated! :)

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<bot>: ? - Never been in a relationship and at 22 I fear that I am the equivalent to the 40 year-old virgin. haha