1. Monogamy can be highly overrated.
I quickly learned that a twenty-something in the hottest Mediterranean city in no way has to be committed to just one person. I figured out how to juggle my novios just right: one for a pulpo a la gallega dinner on Monday; one for flamenco at Tablao on Tuesday; one to go to the fiesta de Gracia with, and one with whom I arrive at Otto Zutz, but not necessarily leave with. As long as no expectations of exclusivity are set, I’m free to enjoy my time with whomever I please, while discovering different sides of my personality brought out by each novio.