Why do we have to label our relationship?

We tend to feel more comfortable if we label things. Labels help us identify the nature of our relationships. If you feel more comfortable not labelling your relationships, that's ok! You don't have to label it then! It is important to keep in mind that there are other people in the relationship as well and that they may feel the need to label the relationship. Communication is important and transparency is key. Be honest and accepting. People not involved in the relationship may still label it, but it's not their relationship and none of their business. Do whatever you feel comfortable with!

Hello there! Labeling is a part of communication that we can't get rid of. People started creating words to understand better what was around them. They saw a flower and decided that they would call it a flower, so when someone want to mention a flower they would be able to do so. Relationships are the same. They are not objects and we can't touch them, but we have to put labels on them to be sure that you and your partner are moving in one direction, and that you and your partner are in the same level of relationship development. Labels in such things also can help us to be sure in our partner because now, after we put a label on it, this "it-i-am-not-sure-what-exactly" became something more. It became something understandable.

Putting a label on a relationship usually means you're serious about it and not embarrassed of your partner. Your partner might be worried you don't love them if you don't want to label the relationship, so if you have a reason you can just talk it out with them. This should help them not feel self-conscious about the relationship and that you're serious about it. If you're not looking for a serious relationship then you can just tell them. If they're looking for something serious, they can chat with you about it and perhaps you will figure something out. Take care

Labels are best served on canned goods! There is no need to "label" any relationship. Love is love, and friendship is friendship. You will know in your gut how you feel about each other, and act accordingly in that relationship. Communication is key in any type of relationship. Be open, honest, and don't be afraid to be vulnerable if you trust the person. You, and only YOU and that one other person, or persons will define it. No labels needed. Bottom line, you should never feel obligated to label any kind of relationship. Friends, family, loved ones, partners, random sex partners even. Do YOU, and focus on that :)