The results are in, and all my questions have been answered. Many of the results were very close, while others had a definite, preferred answer.
Let us review what MATC students thought about various relationship situations.
According to our survey 63 percent of MATC students are in a relationship. Out of the students surveyed 72 percent thought it was okay to go for coffee with a member of the opposite gender while in a relationship, while 28 percent did not approve of this.
The divide was not as defined when asked whether is was okay to have dinner with a member of the opposite gender while in a relationship, and just 58 percent said this would be okay, while the remaining 42 percent did not.     
It seems students felt strongly (72 percent) that while in a relationship people should not hang out with a person who likes you. While dealing with honesty MATC students were divided. Fifty-six percent thought that since honesty is the best policy, you should alert your partner if you are hanging out with someone you know likes you.
If you plan to go to dinner or maintain a friendship with your ex, 43 percent agree it is acceptable on the basis that you tell your partner first. 57 percent agree that you need to inform and invite your partner to go with you both.
Social networking is another topic that divided MATC students.
52 percent thought it was okay to “friend” an ex on Facebook but only if they “requested” you first, while 48 percent think you should not message your ex, even if you are Facebook friends.
Each person has their own opinion as to what is acceptable behavior in a relationship. The best solution to a successful relationship is to communicate with your partner what your comfort level is, as well as what you deem acceptable within the bounds of your relationship.
That way you will be comfortable knowing how your partner would handle certain situations and what response they would expect from you in those situations. Most of remember the foundation of a relationship is communication, love, respect and honesty.