Writing casual relationship

[Kiki]

Casual relationships do not have to be based on lies and isn't always about sex, and it's a very strange generalization to say they are. A casual relationship is simply a relationship without clear labels or expectations of a future together. Every one that I've seen or experienced has been built around wanting someone around to either indulge in a physical connection with or someone to take on dates (to go do things with you wouldn't want to do alone, that person to be your plus one to events where a date is expected, etc) without there being some expectation of things going further or without the emotional investment. Lies may be part of it just the same as lies may be part of a committed relationship, but one doesn't necessarily mean another. Secrecy isn't something I've seen a lot of other than the normal keeping things mum? Such as you usually don't go around announcing who you've had sex with the night before or what you did on a date? Perhaps this is different other places, but around here it's impolite to talk about intimate details or announce things about your dating life to anyone outside of close friends/family and even that isn't something you really do.


As for your questions:
1. (a) Some people don't like it and will take offense. Some people look down on any sort of physical connection outside of committed relationships and some people look down on the idea of "dating" someone who have no intention to marry. But other people won't mind.
(b) Women being as sexually active as men really doesn't matter here. It's about initiating a relationship not how much sex you have. This statement is kind of confusing.

2. (a) Jealousy is the most common issue. Whether someone develops feelings that the other doesn't share or one wants out of the relationship to go after someone else and the other partner wants to continue what they have. Unless there is good communication there may be confusion about the nature of the relationship causing a disconnect between partners.
(b)Casual relationships don't have the emotional connection that's expected from a committed relationship. Specifics can differ as no two relationships are the same.

3. That depends on the person and what environment they're in. Some places will be more accepting and in other places it's best to keep quiet to keep the peace or protect yourself. Some people are fine with talking about how they only want casual hook-ups and some people prefer to keep any details of their personal lives private. It will depend on your character's personality and how/where they were raised.

[Wissa]

Has anyone mentioned the movie 500 Days of Summer? It has a complex perspective on a casual relationship.