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It's prom time and all of the other couples are preparing for the most hyped dance of the year. You and your boyfriend have been together all semester and you know you deserve to go to prom just like everyone else. It would take a lot of courage, but you you're ready to do it. You ask him. He hesitates, then eventually says yes. You're both nervous because, well, two guys going to prom together could mean social disaster. You've made up your mind that you want to brave it anyway. Good move. Here's what you should do before taking your boyfriend to prom.

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