What Makes A Relationship

What defines a relationship verses a friendship? Just the sex and the affection? Why is it that most people change when they call themselves actually having a "girlfriend"? To me, it's suppose to come from a strong friendship basis with a romantic interest. Cause if your lover can't be your friend, then what good are they?
It's important I think to still be allowed your individuality - your own time, your own friends. I thought it was cool to be wrapped up in each other, but honestly, tends to drive you crazy. How can your heart actually miss the one you love if you're with 24/7? Having a separate time allows you to get together and talk about your day, different experiences, different views.



Ah, communication, the corner stone to make it all work. Its the worst trait that I have. It's not that I try to hide it, just don't think to say much. Feelings and emotions are hard to talk/discuss as much as an emotional person I am. But, this is the part that I'm always trying to change and develop and work on. Especially when I want to keep people in my life. Friendships, relationships, anything - communication is a big factor. And I know within myself, I have to tell myself that it's ok to talk, and that if the other person judges me, then there not someone I need to be talking to.
I have to be able to TRUST the person. And it's something I didn't even know I had problems with. I didn't know I had such problems trying to trust someone, but also another point I am working on with every fiber of my being. It's always easier to change things when you know what it is you want to change.

I think, for me, the only thing I really want, is for someone to want me back. I want to be a better man for me, not for anyone else, and not because they told me too.

Think, the four corner stones of a relationship -
trust, communication, desire/attraction, and willingness.

How fluid is sexuality? I mean, if you are with a guy and you want to be with woman does it really make you bi or does it just mean you can be connected with anyone. Don't get me wrong, I like girls as much as the next lesbian, but I have a lot of bi friends or bi curious friends who have the hardest time with things because they can't explain their attraction. I can't help out completely.
ONCE AGAIN, I AM FULL LESBIAN.

So what is it when you're messin around with someone but they're not your girlfriend.. is it called dating?
Is it wrong or strange to mess around with more than one person at once?
What is the difference between dating and friends with benefits?
I know fuck buddy is kinda someone you don't even talk to but just there to help with a stress relief.
So what do you call someone you can come home to and still pretend you're in a relationship, but still go out and date? What a way to test communication and honesty and trust huh?
Wouldn't that be called an open relationship?

anyone have any answers? Im actually very curious...