10 Guys Share Their Non-Negotiable ‘Rules’ For A Happy Relationship

"Be with someone who wants you but does not need you." - by Lucy Bode

Rule-setting is the cornerstone of any healthy relationship. Whether it be establishing if he does (or doesn’t) want kids before things get serious or that you need two hours of uninterrupted MAFS time each week, everyone has certain non-negotiables when it comes to finding love.

Here, via Reddit, 10 guys share theirs.

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Lucy Bode

Lucy is WH’s Digital Editor, Features Writer, social media guru and resident woo. A long black lover and foodie at heart, she considers peanut butter an hourly staple and believes chardonnay is the superior drop. When she's not at the beach, barre or yoga studio you'll find her coming up with new and improved ways to kill her unkillable houseplants