**Relationships are universal—and hard. Giving yourself to someone and getting little back is both simple and complicated. In any bond, even sexual ones, there’s an exchange: fluids, energy, trust. Sometimes people give too much, too little, or don’t want to give or receive at all. Dating today feels harder than ever. Nonchalance is “cool,” approaching people feels awkward, and hookup culture—especially in queer spaces—often leads to catching feelings that go nowhere. The lines between giving...