"These Are Valid": South Africans Agree With Mzansi Couple’s Relationship Rules

• A young South African couple revealed the rules that guide their relationship, sparking a conversation about boundaries and trust
• The pair outlined their non-negotiable principles, including transparency, conflict resolution, and faith, offering a glimpse into their relationship dynamics
• The TikTok video garnered mixed reactions online, with some praising the couple's clear boundaries and others questioning certain rules

A young South African couple has gone viral after openly sharing the rules that govern their relationship, sparking discussion about boundaries, trust, and modern love.

The pair outlined their non-negotiable principles as they took to their TikTok account under the handle @redenate.2025. The man began by stating that his girlfriend has a curfew when going out to groove, with 11 pm being the cut-off time.

“Your phone is my phone and my phone is your phone,” said the couple, explaining that transparency is central to their bond.

The guy further revealed that he only goes out to groove if his girlfriend is also present, suggesting that nightlife is something they prefer to experience together. Another key rule is around conflict resolution, where they expressed the following:

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“We forgive, learn, and move on. We don’t bring up past mistakes,” he said.

However, the love birds emphasised that repeated mistakes would mean the end of the relationship.

The couple also highlighted the importance of faith in their partnership, saying they never go to bed without praying. The video, which was shared by the TikTok user @redenate.2025 on 26 July 2025, has gained massive traction on the internet.

While taking to TikTok caption the couple simply said:

"This is what has worked for us."

Reactions online have been mixed. Some viewers praised the couple for setting clear boundaries and putting honesty at the centre of their relationship, while others, however, felt some of the rules, such as curfews and phone sharing, were a bit off.

Regardless of opinions, the couple’s candidness has caught the attention of many, offering a glimpse into how some South Africans are managing love in today’s world.

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SA reacts to the couple's relationship rules

People in South Africa flooded the comment section, sharing their thoughts on the couple's set of relationship rules, saying:

Mashenge said:

"These are valid if you actually want a long-term relationship."

Sho Jitaa expressed:

"Eh, your phone is my phone??? My phone is your phone??? Niyayazi in ICU."

Nkosingiphiwe replied:

"These rules are reasonable. I don't know what y'all are all complaining about."

Baby G shared:

"11 pm is when I leave the house to go to the groove, come back at 7 am."

B commented:

"Mind you, 11 pm is when the vibes start transcending."

Don.Blanc0 simply said:

"I don't see anything wrong with the curfew, the comments ba off... Hope y'all grow strong."

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Source: Briefly News