You’re all ready to take him to meet your parents for the first time and he’s talking to his mates about the two hot chicks he’s seeing at the moment. Sounds like a classic case of crossed wires, and that can lead to all sorts of trouble…
Casual relationships can range from someone you just want to hang out with, to the shag-buddy fling-on-a-string boy.
There are many who say casual relationships are emotionally unhealthy…and in some cases, they’re right. The worst case scenario is that one half ends up ‘falling in love’, and when the other person leaves, they are left high and dry sobbing on a girlfriend’s shoulder.
At best – the casual thing can be a lot of fun. It’s a relationship without all the emotional attachments, stress and usual pressures that go hand in hand with a serious one. The key elements in this case are to keep it safe (condoms in the car/handbag and top drawer mean you’re ready when they are), and if you ever feel that ‘oh…. I feel a little more for this person’ get out, as it will hurt you more than anything to stay.
Do's and Don'ts:
Here's how to handle a casual relationship without getting your wires get crossed...
1 ~ Avoid the soppy ‘bedtalk’
This is when we are all most vulnerable, and the words ‘I love you’ can easily and unexpectedly slide from your mouth.
2 ~ Know when to call it quits
If the other person starts hinting at wanting more – it’s time to stop. They are obviously feeling more than you, and it will turn into a lot more hurt…unless however you feel the same - then you can talk about moving onto a “real” relationship!
34~ Always use protection
If he's seeing you casually, chances are he's seeing other people, so always, ALWAYS use a condom.
4 ~ Keep it simple and honest
Make sure you both know what you are doing, and that you both know it’s on a completely casual basis. But most importantly have some fun!
So what if you don’t want a casual relationship and suddenly you find yourself in one? Your boy is obviously not ready for the emotional commitment of a full-on serious relationship and if you both want different things – it’s time to knock it back to a friends level.
How to spot a ‘casual’ relationship:
1 ~ He makes you feel insecure, instead of happy and content.
2 ~ He refuses to commit or make plans more than a day in advance.
3 ~ He runs hot and cold, all over you one minute and distant the next.
4 ~ He has a tendency to be open about his roving eye.
Just remember, you don’t have to be his ‘Booty Call’. If it’s not the relationship you want – end it and find someone who wants the whole package!
Casual relationships can range from someone you just want to hang out with, to the shag-buddy fling-on-a-string boy. 
34~ Always use protection
How to spot a ‘casual’ relationship: