Getting into a new relationship is quite an exciting affair. With all the ‘firsts’ like the first time holding hands, first time hugging, first time going on a trip, etc. comes the feeling of excitement and thrill.


Though the start of a new relationship is the “honeymoon” period, there are many awkward situations too that are bound to happen.

Here are 7 awkward situations that happen in every new relationship.

1. The accidental insult

When you are first getting to know someone, there is a lot you don’t know about them. It is easy to insult something that they are passionate about – football, paintings, street plays. Unfortunately, there is not much you can do to get yourself out of this situation.

2. The first time you do “it”

First-time sex with someone is usually really awkward. You don’t know what he likes yet. He doesn’t know what you like yet. With the confusion, there is also the added pressure of the first time. Between the confusion, pressure, and insecurity, it is usually a much more awkward time than a good time.

3. Meeting each other’s parents

What’s more awkward than meeting the people who gave birth to the person you’re sleeping with? They are watching and judging everything you do. As a new relationship drifts into a more serious phase, this is something you will have to experience and it’s a pretty awkward experience.

4. ​The ex-conversation

You can avoid it, but it will surely come up. Envisioning a guy you are into being with anyone else in the world is painful. It can make you insane, but it is a necessary conversation. But in order to be in a relationship with someone, you kind of have to know his past.

5. Not knowing something important

When you are dating someone new, there is always that strange moment when you realize that you didn’t know something important. It may be his birthday or that she is allergic to peanuts. Whatever the case, it will be a huge reminder that no matter how intimate you are, you still don’t know everything about each other.

6. Your first real disagreement

This is a test that not all new relationships pass. The first real disagreement shows you just how strong or weak your relationship is. The thing about this first fight is that it’s actually really awkward.

7. The “what are we” conversation

Everyone dreads this conversation and everything about it is awkward. The first issue is bringing the subject up. If you are the one bringing it up, you are usually the one who wants to be in an exclusive relationship. The second huge issue is figuring out what page you are both on.