a current cardinal rule of dating. you do not treat a love interest like a significant other unless they are in fact your significant other. this keeps an individual from being emotionally invested and potentially getting hurt by someone they never actually dated.
i thought about calling him to hear about his day but you know, simpin aint pimpin
a current cardinal rules of dating. serves to prevent potential drama and break ups within the friend group. so everyone stays ~homies~
bro you know the rules, no mackin on the homies. you know that didnt end well last time.