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1. What rules dictate the behavior of young men and women in relationships today?
Relationships don't necessarily have rules, but people have expectations set in their minds when they get into relationships.  Generally, girls expect someone they can rely on and someone who will treat them with respect.  Guys want to feel needed, plus they want the poon.

2. Name a situation in which the rules have clearly been violated. In other words, what are things "nice girls" just don't do? What are things "nice guys" just don't do?
"Nice girls" and "nice guys" NEVER cheat.  Conversations with other people that involve sexual connotations can still be considered infidelities.  People in committed relationships should never cheat.  I think that's the most basic rule in relationships.  No one wants to feel betrayed.

3. What are the possible consequences for breaking these rules?
If the significant other cheats, bad things WILL happen. Unless the person that was cheated on is a pussy bitch.  On top of being dumped, the cheater might find their belongings damaged, missing, torched, etc.  They might also have their car/house egged.  A popular choice for revenge is vandalism. :)

4. Where do these rules come from? Who "invented" them and who enforces them?
These rules or expectations for relationships mostly come from the media.  Every single movie or TV show made has some sort of relationship in it.  They show the good things as well as the bad, and the viewers make up their own minds about what to expect.  Everyone's parents parents also set the example for many relationships.  I know many parents today get divorced without thinking about the effects if causes on their childrens' perspectives about marriage and relationships.



No one can really define love and relationships, so why are there certain guidelines for them ?