I was prepared to write my own content on this subject, until I found the image I would use to go along with it on Bustle.

Writer Lea Rose Emery did a great job laying out the reasons, so I will simply list them here and you can follow the link if you want to read the full article.

1. It will help keep you from making mistakes.
2. It will be easier with your future partners.
3. You don’t owe them anything.