Euphoria gave me the courage to come out to my friend – now we’re together
The writer describes how watching Euphoria helped them acknowledge romantic feelings for their best friend, Ellen, and gave them the confidence to express their queerness. The relationship between Rue and Jules showed sexuality as tender and liberating rather than something requiring explanation, prompting the writer to take a chance despite fears of harming their friendship.
The pair were both 17 and in their final year of school when the writer realised they were in love, although neither was openly queer at the time. After seeing the first season of the HBO drama in 2019, the writer kissed Ellen and learned that the feelings were mutual; they have now been together for six years, building a shared life around books, films and laughter.
- Euphoria helped the writer accept their feelings for a close friend.
- Rue and Jules’s relationship made queerness feel possible and liberating.
- The writer and Ellen have been together for six years.