Relationships

We are going to use the user relationships module to allow our users to connect with each other and build a range of relationships with each other. One of the great things about the module is that we as administrators can define the types of relationships we want our site to support. For instance, we could have friends, family, and co-workers if we wanted. The module also allows users to save a note to elaborate on the relationship and describe how they know the user.

Naturally, the first stage for setting this feature up within our site successfully is planning.

Planning user relationships

Relationships with this module can either be one-way or two-way, where the relationship is reciprocal. Most social networking sites make use of friendship relationships and this is usually a two-way relationship. Obviously, some users may wish to connect with other users who don't want to classify them as "friends"; perhaps they just find their contribution to the site interesting, and want...