What are your 4 non-sexual ‘bases’ in a relationship?

[mojito]

[piano]

Going for the non-sexual relationship bases is an interesting twist! When we usually talk about 'bases' in relationships, it's often in that cheeky, high school kind of way, you know, the sexual bases. But let's look at this in a more wholesome, emotional connection sort of way:

First Base: The Spark - This is all about that initial attraction and the first few dates. It's where you're both feeling each other out (metaphorically speaking!), seeing if there's a connection. It's the butterflies in your stomach, the nervous excitement, and the endless texting. Think of it as the "getting to know you" phase.

Second Base: The Comfort Zone - Now, this is where things start getting cozy. You're past the awkward first dates, and you're into the "Netflix and chill" stage, but in the literal sense. Comfortable silences, inside jokes, and maybe even leaving stuff at each other's places. It's about feeling relaxed and at ease with each other.

Third Base: The Deep Dive - Here's where things get more serious. This is the emotional vulnerability stage. You may try to meet each other's families, discuss future plans, or support each other through tough times.

Fourth Base: The Partnership - This is the full-blown teamwork stage. You're not just a couple; you're partners in crime. This could mean moving in together, getting engaged, or just having that unspoken understanding that you're in this for the long haul.

Each 'base' represents a different layer of emotional intimacy and connection, rather than the physical progression that the traditional 'bases' imply.

[D_Bone_Steak]

1) Can they take care of themselves?

This is a huge one. Mentally can they entertain themselves, have emotional stability, can they brush their own teeth, are they not looking at me to buy them shit, and basically all around... could they survive without another around for 12 hours. Like they know how to drive and got themselves their own car to drive right?

2) Are they socially/politically retarded?

I won't go into why I merged both, but we all know who the "un-fun" and "Karin" like ones are. Those that are not leaning politically in that direction and still have those characteristics... yeah, I'm not going to put up with that. I don't care how hawt she is. If she believes shit like the zodiac signs... she's fucking retarded.

3) Hygiene?

I don't even want to stand next to them if they can't figure this shit out.

4) Can they handle my shit-talking?

I talk mad amounts of shit... I like to bullshit and talk shit. This is sort of connected to #2, but there are some people that just can't take a joke, reason, see another's side to anything or anything outside of their own perspective. They have, and always will be the problem with anyone that gets in their life. They have that main character complex to the point of seeing everything as their way or the highway.

[strateguy632]

hmm, first base i guess she tells her name, 2nd, email (or Instagram) that she might block. 3rd base she gave phone number.

home run agreed to meet me.

[aceleon]

meeting

getting close

flirting

exchanging contacts.

[shortster]

Nonsexual?
1st Holding hands
2nd Hugging
3rd Kissing
Home Making out

[Paul09]

Um communication, trust, loyalty and common values? Did I win?

[OddBeMe]

Meet first time.
Second date, most important.
Meet her friends.
Meet her family.