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Is it OK to have separate friends in a relationship?

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Is it OK to have separate friends in a relationship?

“It’s important to not develop codependent relationships where you can’t do anything independently. Healthy couples will often go out with their friends together most of the time, but it’s important to have some one-on-one with your best friend once in a while as well,” he says.

How much time apart is healthy in a relationship?

The bottom line? Coan advises every couple to adhere to the 70/30 rule: For the happiest, most harmonious relationship, the pro suggests spending 70\% of time together, and 30\% apart. That gives each of you enough freedom to explore your own interests while still being rooted and invested in your relationship.

Should I tell my best friend I have a secret boyfriend?

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Ask him if you could tell your best friend about the relationship, and see how he reacts. On the other hand, maybe it’s okay to not to push your secret boyfriend to immediately “define” your relationship. Some people feel they have to tell the world when they are dating someone.

Should I Keep my Boyfriend’s relationship status a secret?

If you’re not happy with this arrangement, then you should figure out what his issue is in regards to keeping the “relationship” a secret and find out if it’s something he’s ready to change now. If he is, great, you can pursue having a relationship. If he’s not, you should make a judgment call on whether or not you want to continue down this path.

Should I be worried about my boyfriend’s secrecy?

Either way, his secrecy should give you concern. Someone who truly cares about you should be proud to tell other people about you. Anytime there is secrecy involved in a relationship there’s a cause for worry. Relationships should be about joy, happiness, and love…not secrecy.

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What should I do if my boyfriend doesn’t want a relationship?

All in all, I would say your best bet is to figure out if he can get over whatever his issue is (if you want a relationship with him) and if he can’t, either continue with the understanding that it’s not a committed relationship or break it off immediately and start dating other people. I’m Eric Charles, the co-founder and co-editor of A New Mode.