3 Relationship Etiquette Rules I’ve Ignored at My Peril
And suffered the consequences.
No one is born knowing how to relate to others. From the moment we take our first breath, we’re on a learning curve.
With the guide of our parents, extended family members, and friends, we learn how to interact. We learn the rules that govern our society, from unspoken rules of conduct to more formal rules of behavior we call etiquette.
What we sometimes take longer to learn is that, apart from the set of rules that teach you it’s polite to say hello to people in elevators and hold the door to strangers when coming in or out of a building, there’s also a set of etiquette rules when it comes to romantic relationships.
In the context of a relationship, etiquette isn’t just about being polite, it’s about protecting your relationship from outside damage to keep it going strong.
In my own relationships, I’ve failed to observe enough etiquette rules to know how costly it can be. Here are the main ones:
Don’t bicker in front of your friends
If you’ve ever witnessed bickering, you know how uncomfortable it can be, especially if the people involved are a couple you’re friends with. It’s awkward, and it makes you wonder why would…
