Sometimes people either don't have symptoms or the symptoms are mild and they go away so they are easy to overlook. So yes, either of you could have had it before you got together, and it could just now be showing up. In order to help reduce the chance of getting chlamydia or another STD, it is important to use condoms, limit your number of sex partners, get regular screenings for STD's, and don't douche.
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