The 8 rules of a new relationship

Hey you, lovebirds. Tricky, huh, such a start of a relationship where you are still trying to navigate how to adjust from single girl to the girl with a boyfriend. Because men still come from Mars and women from Venus and of course you want to maintain your new love relationship, there are a number of golden rules for a new relationship. Here they come:

1. 1. You can't keep your hands off each other. Logical, the butterflies in your stomach are still so intense and you want nothing more than to constantly kiss, cuddle, and dive into bed with your boy. Like I said: you can't keep your hands off each other. That's fine, but just make sure you know what is and isn't acceptable in public. There are always people who feel uncomfortable when you and your lover get hot and heavy practically next to them on the train.
   2. Ideally, you want to be together all the time, but do you know that saying ‘distance makes the heart grow fonder’? It's really true. Plan something weekly to look forward to. That way, the puppy love excitement level stays good for longer.
   3. Don't immediately start talking about your future together. Your future North Wests and Blue Ivys and so on. You just got together. Enjoy the time as a couple, because there is still so much you don't know about each other.
   4. Make an effort to get to know each other's friends. That doesn't mean you all have to become BFFs, but it's nice for both parties if you feel comfortable with them.
   5. But that doesn't mean you suddenly have to put your own friends on the sidelines. Don't let it be that because you now have a lover, they are no longer in the picture. Because what if, what if it doesn't work out, then you won't have anyone to help you through this period .
   6. You don't have to share all your stories about ex-loves and flings right away. But if you're still good friends with your ex-boyfriend, it's better to just let him know. He will find out who he is, and how annoying is it if he keeps seeing his name come up but has no idea that you two are such good buddies. He'll start to worry again, there will be arguments, and bye bye boyfriend. Prove him wrong.
   7. If you happen to see him talking to another girl or you with a handsome boy, don't immediately assume the worst. Avoid crazy girlfriend behavior. Unless they are really flirting in your face. Then you both need to think carefully about whether being in a relationship is a good decision.
   8. Also give each other privacy. As in: you don't have to discuss all the juicy details of your bedroom activities with your friends, colleagues, neighbors – anyone. A one-night stand is okay, but this is your boyfriend. Keep it private.

And they lived happily ever after.

Source: YourTango