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The 13 Elements Of A Bitchin' Relationship

Happiness is key.

Caroline Legare

Jul 11, 2016

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The 13 Elements Of A Bitchin' Relationship

Caroline Legare

In a world where hooking up is the new norm, I'm here to counter a societal thesis with this statement: relationships are not dead! Being in a relationship with someone you love (or hey, maybe you're at the Carly Rae Jepsen "I really really really really really really like you" stage,) is, quite simply, a gift. Some relationships are better than others (hence we've got the ex-factor going on for some people,) but at the end of the day, finding yourself a person who makes you happy is a truly indescribable feeling. I'm no love guru, but here are 13 elements that I truly believe contribute to a bitchin' relationship.

1. You Order Whatever You Want

On my first date with my boyfriend, I devoured a cheeseburger, and from that moment on, I knew it was love.

2. You Take Turns Paying Or Splitting The Bill

Discussing your college-brokeness should be something that both parties understand. Switching off paying for dinner or splitting the check takes some pressure off both of you.

3. You Get Each Other's Sense Of Humor

Where is the fun in hanging out with someone if you can't spend your day cracking each other up?

4. You Have Different Interests

There's absolutely nothing interesting about dating yourself- so it's really cool to date someone whose interests vary slightly from yours.

5. You Listen To Each Other

Listening to each other is a key element to the equation: it allows you to learn and grow with each other.

6. You're Not Afraid To Speak Up

If something bothers you, you've got to find the courage to say something. Being in a relationship gives you the means to talk about what you're feeling when you're feeling that way.

7. You Make Each Other Super Happy

This one is pretty self-explanatory.

8. You're Both Supportive Of Each Other

You're both genuinely pumped when the other accomplishes something, or offer endless support when things don't go as planned.

9. You Kiss Each Other All Day Err Day

Oh just one of the many perks.

10. You Hang Out With Each Other's Friends

Friends 5ever.

11. You Have Just As Much Fun Staying In As You Do Going Out

Movies, cuddles, and lots and lots of takeout.

12. You're Always Honest

You can always rely on them to tell you the truth.

13. You're 100% Your Weird Selves Around Each Other

Just do you thang, girl.

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The 13 Elements Of A Bitchin' Relationship

Happiness is key.

1. You Order Whatever You Want

2. You Take Turns Paying Or Splitting The Bill

3. You Get Each Other's Sense Of Humor

4. You Have Different Interests

5. You Listen To Each Other

6. You're Not Afraid To Speak Up

7. You Make Each Other Super Happy

8. You're Both Supportive Of Each Other

9. You Kiss Each Other All Day Err Day

10. You Hang Out With Each Other's Friends

11. You Have Just As Much Fun Staying In As You Do Going Out

12. You're Always Honest

13. You're 100% Your Weird Selves Around Each Other

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1. Google is your best friend.

2. Don't be afraid to say no!

3. Justify your actions/purchases.

4. Call mom.

5. Remember to do things that make you happy.

I'll be the first one to admit I'm addicted to Starbucks.

1. You have a Gold Card

2. You know how to use the mobile app like it’s the back of your hand

3. You mobile order is saved and ready to order with the push of a button

4. The baristas know you by name

5. You can’t get through the day without at least one Starbucks

6. The amount of caffeine that you can consume in a day scares most people

7. Most people around you question why you go to Starbucks everyday

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1. Don't Show Off

2. Fit in a Nap

3. Sit and Observe

4. Reward System

5. Procrastinate the Right Way

6. Be Civil with your Roommate

It all started when we learned the truth about Santa.

1. Has anyone actually gone caroling?

2. Christmas cards.

3. Putting up the Christmas Tree.

4. Gifting baked goods.

5. Attending religious services.

Fellow thespians, you know who you are.

1. A single word can make you burst into song.

2. You knew how to contour before it was cool.

3. You own a huge collection of foundations that are way darker than your natural skin tone.

4. Accidentally going too heavy on the blush and bronzer when you're not on stage.

5. You've learned to get comfortable with improvisation.

6. When you watch another performance you always notice the curtains moving.

7. You know that getting comfortable with the script is the most important thing.

8. The little ongoing games that take place both on and off stage.

9. You have no problems going to see a show more than once.

10. Your fellow cast members become your family.

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