We fought hard to step into who we are but once we got here, did we start blocking each other from real love? In this episode of Talks With Tez, we dive into how labels like “too femme” or “too masc” (and everything in between) keep us from building authentic, long-term relationships in the LGBTQIA+ community. Through five raw, funny, and heartfelt stories—from the preppy perfectionist to the loud-and-proud, from the hopeless romantic to the late bloomer—we explore how validation, judgment, and self-esteem shape the way we love. With humor and honesty, Tez breaks down why showing up as your whole self is the only way to stop missing out on connection that could last a lifetime.