Initiating a relationship directly by physical touch and requesting a partner to initiate a connection Using a third person to begin the connection, such as a friend or family member, is not behaving passively and waiting for the other person to make the first move. Initiating a relationship by asking someone else to introduce you to each other is known as "catting around." This is an active role and shows that you are willing to participate in a relationship. The starting point of a relationship is usually when two people decide they want to be friends first. They may have been classmates or colleagues before developing feelings towards one another. Sometimes people just get together and have fun without thinking of anything serious happening later. This type of friendship often leads to more than just a good time - there can be love between two people who are simply enjoying themselves. If you both like the same music, go to the same places, and spend your free time together; then you have started off on the right foot with your friendship. You don't need to do anything special to keep the friendship going, but it helps if you give each other some space now and then so you don't get too close. Love comes into play when you start acting on your feelings. You will know that something more than just friendship is happening when you find yourself talking about love instead of jokes at the office party. This is how relationships start.