I think a lot
about relationships.
It has been hard for me
to find someone.
Sometimes it has been completely wrong.
For example, with Kim.
Kim only wanted to get together to have sex.
I wanted to do other things too.
Like go to the movies
and hang out with friends together.
To have a real relationship.
He didn’t want that.
It felt like Kim
only liked my body.
And not me as a person.
When sex was over, he left.
He didn’t care
if it was nice for me
or not.
He never wanted to stay
and cuddle afterwards.
Kim often gave me presents.
Nice jewellery and clothing.
Sometimes it felt
like he was giving me presents
so that I would have sex with him.
I was often sad
after we met up.
I felt like I
should not be with him.
But I also did not want to
be alone.
That is why it took a long time
before I stopped seeing him.
I want to be with someone
who makes me happy.
And who appreciates me
for who I am!
It is important
that you feel good
in your relationship.
You never have to
have sex with someone
even if you receive money
or gifts.
Paying someone
to have sex is illegal.
That is called sex for payment
or prostitution.
If your relationship
is making you feel bad,
it can help
to talk to someone.
If you are having sex for payment
and that is making you feel bad,
you can get help.
