Rules of Engagement

For all those who think that casual relationships are simple, they aren't. Uncomplicated? Yes. Simple? No.
Here are a few 'guidelines' for those contemplating a new arrangement in their lives

1. DONT GET EMOTIONALLY INVOLVED. The first and most important rule. If you do, you need to be upfront with the person involved and let them know that now is the time to take the arrangement that one step further, if that is what they want too. Alternatively this is a good time to end it.
2. RESPECT THE OTHER PERSON. If only as a friend. Don't tell them lies that you wouldn't tell your other mates. You can use them, because they're using you too, but don't abuse them.
3. RESPECT YOURSELF. Don't let the other person abuse you, don't let them make you do anything you don't feel comfortable with, and don't get hurt. Never sell yourself short for a peice of ass. Don't be a fall back either. If they go out, and get rejected, thats their problem. If they get rejected, and you let them use you as a fallback, thats your problem.
4. PROTECT YOURSELF. No matter how well you know them, you never know if they have STI's or supersperm. Use contraceptives and condoms.
5. REMEMBER this is a friendship, not a relationship. You have no priority over his/her mates. If you want priority, move it up a level.
6. MAKE ALL ARRANGED MEETINGS. For God's Sake, if you make an arrangement, and for some reason you can't go, let them know.
7. MEMBERSHIP LAPSES if no encounters occur within a month. Thats the point where it goes from casual to occasional.
8. OTHER PEOPLE can be invited into casual encounters, if both of you are comfortable with that.
9. EXCLUSIVITY. If you want it to be an exclusive arrangement, make sure the other person knows it. If you haven't made damn sure they're exclusive, just go ahead and assume they're sticking it to anything else they can.
10. NEW RELATIONSHIPS. If you meet someone new, tell the other person immediately.
11. KNOW WHEN TO END IT.

• Emotional involvement is a good place to quit.
• When one of you begins a new relationship.
• Any time you get hurt.
• When you get bored (its not going to get better once its boring).
• Meeting the parents officially means that it is no longer casual.

Make sure you keep it all above belt (i.e. no shots about weight, size, performance or how long they last), because you never know if you might want to have one more fling somewhere down the track.