Relationships

I think this is the most controversial issue I have come across. You either just got out of one, just got into one, are thinking about getting into one with particulars or are advising your friends on theirs. Either way, directly or indirectly you are part of relationships. Allow me to give you my take a.k.a basic rules to being in a relationship.

Rule number 1; you are not in a relationship unless it's called out and both of you are aware of it. A lot of people I have met with torn relationships aren't usually surprised at it ending because they just "found" themselves in the situations and didn't know how to say no to being called baby or got carried away and was in too deep by the time they got word of it. Thus there's a lot of indecisiveness. Petty disagreements cause hurt: not posting each other, spending time with other people more, being too busy, still talking to the ex, still talking to the would've-been, still got hoes and most prominently, don't know how to act. If they are in a relationship with you, they should know what not to do. They should've pre meditated and known what they're going into. Read the terms and conditions, the accept buttons just gets you tied up.

You cannot go on without DTR. That's number 2. Define your Relationship. Relationships are diverse, ranging from dependent on what you expect and want from it to how long you expect it to last. I'll run you along the most common and infamous relationships:
;Monogamous relationships, which are the first one people learn about as they are the most traditional, and usually the easiest for children to understand, who often see it exhibited by their parents. Those in monogamous relationships only have one sexual and romantic partner at a time. But a lot of young people can't maintain these for long.
;Which is why you might choose a polyamorous relationship instead. When someone is polyamorous, that means they have more than one romantic relationship at a time. Often, polyamorous couples have a primary partner, a secondary partner and so on with the understanding that these "rankings" can change as their individual needs do. Others treat every simultaneous relationship they are engaging in as perfectly equal.
;Casual sex relationships are another. Both partners agree to have sex with each other on a regular basis — and that's it. Those in casual sex relationships can be physically and/or emotionally intimate with others as well, so long as both people are OK with it.
;But don't confuse that with a "friends with benefits" relationship. FWBs and Casual partners have one important difference — an established, platonic friendship. More regularly, "friends with benefits" relationships begins when two friends agree to act on a mutual sexual attraction. Outside of the sexual relationship, the partners behave purely platonically.
;Some people are asexual, meaning they don't experience sexual desire or attraction to others, but they still want to participate in a romantic relationship. While asexual people often choose to date each other to create a purely asexual relationship, this is not always the case. When an asexual person and a sexual person enter into a relationship, it can take a few different forms, according to the Asexuality Visibility & Education Network. The couple can choose to be completely sexless, or the asexual partner can "compromise" by engaging in sex occasionally under certain circumstances, or partners can experiment with "pseudosexual behavior," such as cuddling, to find an arrangement that works for both.
;A long-distance relationship is pretty self-explanatory, as they only occur when partners have a long amount of distance separating them. Due to the lack of physical intimacy caused by the couple's physical separation, some choose to open their relationship while they live far apart. While the "long-distance" part of this relationship type is often temporary, some couples choose to live happily ever apart indefinitely.
But you know, inventors are cool AF so you and your to-be partner can craft your own. Bottom line, define it. Know what the other is about. What kind of relationships do you prefer and why?(answer in the comment section)

The third part of a relationship has to be a channel. Disagreements are bound to happen, misunderstandings sometimes. Have a way to communicate, a means to put across you do not like this and maybe a form of punishment. I know you've seen a lot of relationship quotes about communication. (Here's me being Kenyan) I hope volume iko sawa when I say this, Communication is key in a relationship. Doesn't matter if it ends or goes on but talk about it. Seek and give closure. Don't leave your partner hanging wondering whatth happened. For all it was worth, talk it out.

I hope at this point your relationship is going great. But make sure your major pet peeves are put across. Make sure there are no trip wires in your relationship. Fasten your seatbeat and you should be alright.

Respect your partner, Be honest to your partner. Everything else is encompassed here. You will be alright.