Yep, everyone knows everyone! That's all grand in a friendship world but, when you bring dating and sex into the picture, things can start to get a little messy. Worlds can start to collide.

It's all too easy to stay close to home and enjoy your local pub, but you need to be aware of the complications of sex in the suburbs.

This guy went to school with your ex's younger brother, that guy used to date a friend's friend, this one plays soccer with that guy you can't stand, that one and this one are best friends!

Ugh! You get my drift worlds collide.

There are definitely some ground rules that need to be made when dating local boys (and yes ...I learnt some of these the hard way).

1.Only ever date one guy out of a close group of friends. Not only do you not want them comparing notes on you, you don't want to come between mates.

2.Don't date a girlfriend's ex unless you are 100 per cent sure she's OK with it. It can cause a lot of heartache and friendships can be lost.

3.Be careful who you bitch about your exes with as everyone knows everyone and it could very easily get back to him. That's fine if you're saying things that you'd say to his face, though...the jerk could probably do with hearing it, anyway!

4.Don't believe everything you hear. People might think they're doing you a favour by filling you in on someone or warning you off someone, but let's face it, if you like the guy you like him. And even if they're right about him, there is always the chance that they're wrong or he's changed and if you judge him too soon you might miss out on someone

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5. Don't date brothers... keep it out of the family.

6.Don't take all your first dates to the same venue ... it can be very awkward if you run into an ex.

7.Don't reveal too much about your private life to someone you've just starting dating. If there are things you wouldn't tell everyone, hold out until you're sure you trust him.

8.If you're going to cheat on your partner, make sure the person you're cheating with isn't friends with the same group your partner is friends with! Seriously!!

So, tread carefully, because if your worlds collide...well, moving is such a pain!