Date first. More than once. It's so important to focus on really getting to know the person in front of you. What are their likes? Their dislikes? Do you have the same values? Go out and have a great time with each other to find out whether or not you two love the same activities. Dating is how you discover whether or not you really have a future with someone, so it's an important first step. If you are looking for an ideal partner, think about the values they should embody. The values should align with the values you want to be the basis of your life. If you do this, many other things can either fall or grow into place in the relationship. It is better not to expect your partner to give you everything you want or need. Reader Poll: We asked 402 wikiHow readers, and 55% of them agreed that the best way to get to know someone you’re interested in is to hang out in person. [Take Poll]
Keep each other informed of happenings. Sharing and supporting one another are key. If you're getting into a new hobby, or if you've been promoted at work, if you got an award, if your best friend just told you that they are moving - share it with your partner. Remember that your partner should not only be your lover, they should be your best friend, too.
Be honest, loving, truthful and caring. Being honest means being open, too. Don't keep things from your partner; it's a lie of omission if you fail to disclose things - it's nearly as bad as outright lying. When you have something to say, sit down with your partner, let them know how much you love them, and then take them to that wonderful place called "Say It Say It Say It". Your partner loves you, and will be glad you trusted them enough to confess or share, whatever you need to do.
Choose whether your relationship will be exclusive or not. Good communication in this area is really important. If one of you believes your relationship is "open", in other words, that other partners are okay, and one believes the relationship is monogamous and exclusive, you have a problem. When the "open" partner starts flirting with someone, the "exclusive" partner will be angry, hurt, and confused.
Know your rights. If any such issue arises at your place of work, there may be organizations is the area that you can contact for advice, such as the Gay/Lesbian Center or GLAAD (Gay/Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) in the United States. They can help direct you to help in your area.
Enjoy yourself. You only go around once in life. Have a great time living and loving; share your life and love with others, and surround yourselves with loving and caring friends and family members who are supportive and positive influences as you make your way through life together.
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