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I’ve been with my partner for about two years now, and recently they came out to me as pansexual. I want to support them and understand what this means, but I’m realizing I don’t really get the nuances. We’ve always talked openly about our attraction, but now I feel like I’m missing something important about how they experience attraction to people of all genders. I’m straight and have mostly dated cisgender women before, so this feels new and a bit confusing. I worry that I might unintentionally say or do something that makes them feel invalidated. We’ve tried talking about it, but I’m afraid my questions might come off as insensitive or uninformed. I want to be the best partner I can and make sure they feel seen. Has anyone else been in a relationship where their partner came out with an identity that was new to them? How did you navigate learning about it without feeling overwhelmed or awkward? What helped you both stay connected while figuring things out?