Are you a cool couple or does your gang turn and run when you mention a night out? By Sejal Mehta

The Starry-Eyed Couple
The Problem: It's all very well to love someone and have them love you back. But if you carry that torch for each other all the time, you're going to burn your friends with it. Your PDA makes your friends feel like outsiders; intruding on a secret that they're not a part of.
Friend speak: "This couple I knew wove themselves into every conversation and made it part of their love story. If I said 'My brother's math exam was such a bust!' they would sigh 'Oh, you know we met at a math class! It was the most romantic thing...' When that happens too often, it's very annoying," says Misha, 23.
What to do: Go easy on the sighs and the long drawn out looks over your friend's shoulders. The world doesn't need a testament of your love and they certainly don't want to know every detail of your romance. You'll have plenty of time on your own afterwards. Being in love is beautiful; wearing blinkers to the rest of the world is not.

The Can't-Get-Enough Couple
The problem: It's terribly irritating, and embarrassing watching your friends getting it on all the time. You're being insensitive to the people around you, making them feel like their presence doesn't count for anything. And it's a little disconcerting to hold a conversation when you're busy trying to get at your guy's tonsils.
Friend speak: "It's the worst group etiquette to sit and make out incessantly. And come on, it's difficult to ignore it. We once gave this couple who did that a bunch of keys as a joke... with a card that said, 'Next time, get a room, guys," says Jahid, 22.
What to do: Chill out! While you're in make-out land with your man, your friends are pretty much trying to block you guys out. Show a little restraint. It's not that hard. In fact, waiting to be alone just for that kiss can be quite exciting.

The Joined-At-The-Hip Couple
The problem: You've become the inseparable twosome. And not in a good way. If your man can't go out, you don't go either. Guys, you've taken the 'till death do us part' a little too literally! It's different if it is a couple's do and he's required to be there. But when you start saying no to films, to dinners, just 'cos he doesn't want to go... it's a turn off.
Friend speak: "I've given up on my closest friend. If her guy isn't interested in watching a certain chick flick, she won't come too. If he's not in town when a friend's throwing her birthday party, she won't come. What is that?" says Neeti, 24.
What to do: While it's sweet that you want to do things together, remember that you are still an identity by yourself. If you want to watch a certain movie and your guy doesn't... say adios to him for a few hours and say a loud 'hey gals' to your pals. Don't forget how much fun you had with them before your man moved in. There's nothing like a day with the girls, we kid you not.

The Constant-Bickerers
The problem: Your friends see you both as a time bomb about to go off. Any kind of friction puts a damper on a fun evening, and they don't deserve to have their time compromised just 'cos you both have some growing up to do.
Friend speak: "My buddy and his girl were like this active volcano. We never knew how to behave around them because a lot of subjects were taboo. Once we were out in a group, and I mentioned a movie he and I had gone to. She piped up with, 'You saw that with him? You told me you didn't want to see that film when I asked you.' And a simple thing like that turned into a full-fledged fight. And we had to take sides," says Mihir, 23.
What to do: First, seriously rethink your relationship. Second, keep your dirty linen where it belongs. At home. In the laundry hamper. And grow up. Do you want your friends to pity you? To discuss your immaturity at length with each other? Because that's what they're doing. And why wouldn't they? Next time you feel a fight coming on in public, wait till you both are alone. And if you can't do that, leave! Go home and behave as juvenile as you wish. Don't spoil the evening for your friends.

The Match-Makers
The Problem: You're constantly trying to set your friends up with someone. You make them feel that if they're single, they're incomplete.
Friend speak: "My friend and her boyfriend started their marriage bureau tactics on me. I did not want to be set up. But no, every time we met, I had to listen to things like 'You know, my boyfriend's old school buddy is back in town...'" says Esha, 25.
What to do: Back off. If your friends tell you they don't want to be set up, that's what they mean. Don't interpret it as 'please help me find love'. There's no harm in bringing two people together... just make sure they want to be brought together by you.

A Fun Couple Is Just That... Fun
If you're happy in your relationship, it shows. In your smile, in your laugh, in the way you behave around people.
"Shaina and Ahmed are a delight to have around. They're funny, attentive and responsive not just to each other, but to everyone around them. They don't bring their relationship into the group. And then suddenly in the middle of a conversation they'll share a quick smile, or when we're at a party, his hand will find hers for a brief moment or they'll laugh at a private joke. It's beautiful. They don't exclude you from their lives; they share their happiness with you," says Sakshi, 24.