Find yourself a drama-free girl and you’ll have the benefit of a nice, simple relationship. Simple relationships are the best relationships. They’re chill, easygoing and so laid back they’re basically horizontal.
There’s no drama, no bickering, no reading between the lines, and this is what makes them the strongest relationships around.
1. You’re down to be boring.
You don’t always want to go out and party. Some of the best nights you have together are when you stay in, raid Netflix for something mindless and snuggle your goddamn brains out.
That’s not to say there isn’t a time and a place for body shots and beer bongs, but bad movies and makeout sessions win nine times out of ten.
2. You know when to let things slide.
Easygoing relationships are just that: easy. There’s no nagging, no bickering, no one-upmanship and no needless conflict. There’s no need to pick your battles because there are no battles to take part in.
Sure, you might not agree on certain subjects, but you respect that difference and contrasting opinions let you broaden your own horizons.
3. ‘Yes’ is your first response to basically everything.
Rock climbing in the Appalachians? Sure. Impromptu trip to Mexico? Let’s go for it. Sex seminar in a healing retreat? Fuck yeah, let’s learn some knowledge.
Even if it takes you out your comfort zone, it doesn’t faze you. Maybe it’ll tank, maybe you’ll learn you’re just not into some things, but you’re always willing to give it a go as a couple.
4. You always trust each other’s judgment.
You know they’ve got your back and they only look out for your best interests. You’re a team and if you’re both going to win at life, you’re going to win at it together.
So if they suggest something a little out of the ordinary, you go for it regardless, and vice versa, because you know they’ve never steered you wrong and they aren’t going to start now.
5. You can be your silly self.
Everyone has a silly side, but we’re all a little self conscious and embarrassed to admit that we like to crawl upstairs like a majestic Bengal tiger, or our Saturday mornings still consist of sugary cereal and Spongebob Squarepants.
With them, you can show every ridiculous side that you possess; you don’t feel awkward sharing that side of yourself, ‘cos in all honesty they usually just join in with you.
6. You’re not always trying to impress.
Of course you’re always going to big up your achievements, and they’re going to want to share your success with you, but there is no pressure to brag or flaunt. You don’t need to drop how much money you’re making or previous sexual exploits into conversation – they aren’t with you for that. They love you for who you are, not for who you pretend to be.
7. You don’t have to read between the lines.
Passive aggressiveness isn’t an issue in your relationship. You don’t have to interpret what they say or use your friends as translators to analyze a passing comment.
What is said, is said – with no confusion or hidden meaning. This keeps it simple; it keeps it easy but most importantly it keeps it honest.
8. You ask for what you want.
You don’t have to be afraid of being bold. Maybe they won’t go for the idea, but they aren’t going be offended. Your input matters just as much as theirs and any suggestions or requests are welcomed – not attacked.
This means you can riff off each other, play around with ideas, and come to a conclusion together – and that makes your relationship a helluva lot more fun.
