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The pigtailed girl who sat next to you in kindergarten? The R&B superstar who graced the walls of your teenage bedroom? The person you went on to marry? Share your story of young love—even if it's a little embarrassing!

We'd love to hear the story, and we might publish it in a future issue or on RD.com. We do not offer compensation for your submission. If selected, your reward is publication by Reader's Digest.

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