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By Kia Johnson

Relationships and the love you feel for someone can start in many different ways. Some relationships start off as friends while others can start by just meeting someone. People say it is better to be friends before you hook up, but I think otherwise. If you are friends with someone before you develop a relationship with them, it can mess up the friendship you had with that person if you guys break up. It can also be a good thing because you already know what type of person they are. You already know their turn ons and turn offs. On the other hand, if you just met the person, the

y might not be your type and you might not be compatible with them. I personally like being in relationships because I like having someone to talk to and spend time with. To be in love with someone is sometimes difficult and sometimes cool. Someone special can always understand you and understanding each other makes it easier to love. People like that can make someone feel comfortable on the inside and out. Trust is another thing you must have in a relationship because without trust there is no relationship. To have someone you can trust gives you a chance to have more freedom without you having to worry about a controlling and jealous partner. Trusting your partner gains more love and more happiness in a relationship. Things can get very emotional, which is why it is always better to tell your partner how you feel. Feelings are very important in a relationship. If you don’t express yourself, there will always be an uncomfortable, awkward feeling between you two. Making someone feel special is what I like to do because I know that my partner is happy. And as long as they’re happy, I’m happy.