Impact of a painful first relationship

Most of us never really forget the person who first made our heart race or that awkward, wonderful, or maybe disappointing teenage kiss.

Whether it was magic or a mess, that first experience often leaves a mark that shapes the way we see relationships as adults.

How can one relationship have such a lasting effect?
So, do we keep comparing every relationship to that first one?
Does it matter if that first relationship was happy or painful?
And what happens if your first love was a positive experience?
In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 28/11/2025

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