A lot of girls who haven't dated another girl, either out of disinterest or just inexperience, are curious about these kinds of romances work. For anyone out there who's wondering what it's like to be in a same-sex relationship with another girl, I've got you covered. Here's a few of the common threads that a lot of girl-girl relationships tend to share.

1. It's very accepting and body-positive

You're both young women with your share of insecurities about how you look. Once you've gotten comfortable with each other, however, you come to find that your girlfriend is a major source of strength for you in terms of improving your self-image. She understands how you feel and you understand how she feels. Together, you believe in the beauty of each other, both inside and out.

2. You really do share a lot of clothes

Depending on the similarities of your sizes and styles, you two shop in each other's closets on the daily. Bae's hoodies are a hot commodity in any relationship, but two girlfriends take this to a whole new level. In addition to hoodies, your girl snatches your sweatshirts, pajamas, sweatpants, dresses, and your favorite tops- and you don't care one bit (okay... maybe a little).

3. You often get mistaken as best friends or even sisters

You're walking down the street side-by-side with your girl, your arms linked, and almost everyone you pass thinks, "oh, I want a best friend relationship just like that" or even "if only I got along with my sister that well!". And when asked about it, we just shoot each other knowing smiles, shaking our heads and thinking to ourselves, "you don't know the half of it, buddy". Oh, and don't worry - we'll definitely be laughing about this later.

4. Being affectionate in public can be less nerve-wracking

Going back to my previous point, it can be a lot less stressful for two girls to be publicly affectionate because, depending on the extent of their actions, no one can really tell what their relationship is. I mean, we all hope the girl you're kissing on the mouth isn't your cousin, but holding hands and hugging can easily be interpreted as close friendship behavior. This is especially appreciated by girls who aren't as open about their sexualities; it really takes an edge off for both of you.

5. Planning dates can be pretty indecisive

There's the old joke that whenever a guy asks his girlfriend where she wants to go for dinner, she'll reply with something like, "I don't know, wherever is fine". Now imagine having the inability to choose a restaurant within BOTH parties in the relationship. Neither girl wants to accidentally suggest something distasteful for the other, so they tiptoe around their options and probably settle on somewhere nobody wants to eat. Not that they'll admit it.

6. You've gone on dates without worrying about dressing nice or wearing makeup

The girlfriends have a mutual understanding that fussing over an outfit and its accompanying accessories every time you want to go out is a huge hassle. So you tend to save the cosmetics and business wear for those expensive dinners you have once in a blue moon; otherwise, jeans and a t-shirt and a natural look are perfectly acceptable.

7. Commitment tends to come a bit faster

This is another claim that definitely varies based on who it's applying to, but in general, most women are more open to the idea of committed relationships than men initially are. Love connections between girls might spark sooner, and you might find yourself calling her yours after three dates as opposed to six.

8. A lot of your interests overlap

Two girls often share a wide range of interests such as swooning over the same love stories (I mean, if you're into that kind of thing), watching the same shows on Netflix, and listening to the same kinds of music. This makes spending time together even more pleasant because you can be doing something that you both enjoy equally.

9. Buying each other gifts can be a lot easier

You're a girl, she's a girl, and it's definitely not a myth that girls can be some of nature's best and most intuitive gift-givers. You (usually) don't have to worry about faking a smile and an "I love it" after unwrapping a sweater she gets you, and you know all of the stores she shops at and therefore can get her gift cards she'll actually use.

10. She's your best friend and your lover all in one beautiful package

If you do it right, dating another girl can be like dating your best friend. You get all of the perks of her closeness and loyalty AND you get to kiss her and hold her hand whenever you two, please. There's seriously nothing better (at least, in my opinion).

Love hard and love proud, ladies!