7 “Dont’s” At The Start Of A Relationship (3 of 4)

4. Don’t make life-altering decisions on a whim

So you’ve fallen head over heels for somebody. The problem is, they live on the other side of the country. So the solution is to quit your job, catch the next flight to his/her city, and you’ll live happily ever after, right? Sorry, but that only works in Hollywood movies. Giving up hobbies or friends for your partner will do more harm than good. In a stable relationship, you will have to make sacrifices, but not when you’re still getting to know each other!

5. Don’t smother them

We get it. At the beginning of a relationship you develop a deep infatuation for your sugar bear. You want nothing more than to spend every waking moment with them. The problem is, there comes a point where you could leave them feeling like they have no room to breathe. They might want to enjoy doing something on their own but feel like they can’t say “no” to your plans out of fear of offending you. The best way to avoid this is by establishing boundaries. Agree to make yourselves available at certain times, but also allow each other to do things separately. If you’re meant to be together forever, you’ll have plenty of time to catch up, right?