Starting A New Relationship? This Check List Will Help You Be Even Happier With Your Love

You’re finally starting a new relationship, but what does that really mean? Well, it’s a lot more work than you think, but it’s worth it.

Starting a new relationship is exciting! You don’t really know the person, so you spend time trying to find out who they are and what their quirks are.

But what many people don’t realize is how important starting a new relationship is. Yes, you are exploring new territory, but this is also the time when you are establishing your boundaries and standards for the relationship. We could even say that this is the most important part of a relationship.

Your guide to starting a new relationship

My boyfriend and I have been together for six months. Basically, it’s the beginning of the relationship. We are still getting to know each other and figuring out how to communicate. Sure, we argue, usually about silly things, but how we fix those disagreements is what matters.

For us, this is where we are learning more about each other. Starting a new relationship is more than eating ice cream and having romantic picnics. Follow these tips and you will be very happy in love:

1. Always be honest.

If you can’t be honest right away, then your relationship won’t last. You need to be honest with the other person from the beginning of your relationship.

This is usually the hardest part, but if you are true to yourself, you will be true to the relationship. This is what will keep you and your love together despite the difficulties.

2. Go slow.

When you really like someone, you want to speed things up. It’s completely normal. But that’s the mistake we always make, and what happens is that the romantic phase quickly wears off. Instead, why not take advantage of it?

This is the time when you should be having fun, having romantic nights and really getting to know each other.

3. Never argue via text message.

Please oh please before you send your partner an angry text think about it. Will he/she really read the way you want? Of course! You need to talk about any issues with them face to face.

This time in the relationship is crucial to establishing communication. You need to create a pattern.

4. Leave your ex out of this.

You need to keep him or her out of the conversation or it will look like you haven’t moved on.

5. Keep in touch with your friends.

I made the mistake of spending too much time with my boyfriend and ended up leaving my friends behind. It’s easy to get involved in a relationship and ignore the people who have been around you for years. You need to spend no more than half of your time with your partner. You need time with your friends and family too.

6. Set boundaries.

If you don’t do this now, you’ll have a hard time establishing them later. Everyone has their own personal limits and there is nothing wrong with that.

7. Enjoy time alone with yourself.

When we like someone, it’s easy to change our opinions to better serve our partner. We do this because we want to feel a connection with him, but that’s not the way to go.

The problem with all of this is that your relationship can end up getting boring. Stay true to your opinions and feelings, because you have them for a reason.

8. Go easy on the parents.

I once brought a guy home to meet my family, and he was literally sweating through dinner. The problem was telling my father that he disappeared days later…

Listen, don’t rush to meet his/her parents. He/she will tell you when he/she is ready, and it’s best for him/her to meet your family when he/she expresses the desire to do so. If not, you could put him/her in an awkward situation.

Of course, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t invite him or her to dinner. Instead, let him or her decide whether to go or not.

9. Know your friends.

You can learn a lot about another person by seeing who they hang out with. When he/she introduces his/her friends, make sure you take the time to get to know them.

You will be able to see who your partner likes to spend time with and why they choose the people they hang out with.

10. Talk about the relationship.

You might really like him/her, but if he/she thinks this is just a hookup, well, you’re on different pages.

The two of you need to know and talk to each other about where you would like this relationship to go. That way, if your partner just wants something casual, you won’t be emotionally invested in the relationship.

11. Enjoy space.

In the beginning, we want to spend all our time with our partner, but space is just as important. When we spend too much time with someone, we start to feel suffocated. That’s when people tend to distance themselves. Instead, give each other the space they need, as this will show them that you respect their personal time.

12. Don’t overthink.

When starting a new relationship, we tend to overthink and look back. Stop doing that. The present is happening right now, and if you’re looking back or looking too far forward, you’re missing what’s happening in front of you. Try to stay in the present, you will enjoy the relationship more than if you were thinking about the past or the future.

Starting a new relationship can be amazing as you are learning about someone else. But it’s also a lot of work. Follow these steps and you will have no problems.

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