Relationship Contract

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RELATIONSHIP CONTRACT

I. THE COUPLE. This Relationship Contract (“Agreement”) is dated [DATE], and is


written for the mutual benefit of the Couple. Furthermore, this Agreement is solely
meant to establish rules and boundaries for a loving and fulfilling relationship.

Boyfriend: [NAME], with a mailing address of , and

Girlfriend: [NAME], with a mailing address of .

Boyfriend and Girlfriend are each referred to herein as a “Partner” and, collectively, as
the "Couple."

II. EXCLUSIVITY. The Couple agrees to be in an: (check one)

- Exclusive Relationship. This means each Partner agrees to be faithful


sexually and emotionally. No other sexual partners are allowed.

- Open Relationship. This means each Partner is not obligated to be faithful to


the other sexually or emotionally. When participating in sexual acts outside of the
relationship, the sexually active Partner is: (check one)
- Required to use sexual protection in the form of condoms.
- Not Required to use sexual protection.

- Other. [OTHER].

IV. INCOME. The Couple agrees that each Partner’s income is: (check one)

- Their Own. During the term of this Agreement, any income earned by each
Partner shall be their own.

- Shared. During the term of this Agreement, all income generated by each
Partner shall be the Couple's property.

VI. PERSONAL NEEDS. The Couple agrees to meet the following needs:

• Date Nights. The Couple agrees to have [NUMBER OF] night(s) per month
"distraction-free" with all attention given to the other person.
• Romantic Activity. The Couple shall engage in intimate and romantic acts at
least [NUMBER] time(s) per month.

VII. TERMINATION. This Agreement shall continue until a(n):

- Breakup. This Agreement shall continue until one Partner gives notice to the
other of breaking up and, therefore, this Agreement’s termination. In the event of
a breakup, if there are any financial obligations under this Agreement, each
Partner shall remain liable to such commitments for an additional [NUMBER]
days after the breakup date.

- End Date. This Agreement shall continue until the end date of [DATE] (“End
Date”). No commitments shall be obligated to either Partner after the End Date.
VIII. LIABILITY. The Couple agrees that each shall be legally liable: (check one)

- To ALL Terms. The Couple agrees that each Partner shall be legally liable to
all terms of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, financial commitments
and emotional distress.

- To FINANCIAL Obligations Only. Each Partner acknowledges being legally


liable for the financial obligations under this Agreement only. Despite the
emotional harm given by a Partner, they shall not be responsible for their
behavior.

- For NOTHING in this Agreement. No Partner shall be liable, financially or


emotionally, to the other in this Agreement.

IX. MUTUAL RESPECT. To maintain a fair and transparent relationship, the Couple
agrees to the following: (Initial where applicable)

• Honesty. The Couple agrees to maintain a radically honest relationship and


always to say what is on their mind. Each Partner agrees to listen to such
honesty and not judge the other person for their views.
• Political Views. The Couple agrees to listen and respect each other’s political
views. If either Partner does not want to engage in political conversation, they
can make this declaration at any time and must be respected by the other
Partner.
• Judgment-Free. Each Partner agrees always to listen and give advice that is in
the best interest of the other Partner. Especially in public settings, each Partner
agrees to make comments that present the other in a good and positive manner
and free of embarrassment or negativity.
• Family. The Couple agrees to spend time with each Partner’s respective family.
This is mainly around holidays and times of the year where each Partner does
not have other commitments.
• Disputes. Each Partner promises always to make a good-faith effort to resolve
any dispute or issue in an amicable manner. Either Partner has the option to take
a “time out” and remove themselves from the situation. If a “time out” occurs,
each Partner agrees to be quiet and give the other their personal space.

X. ADDITIONAL TERMS. [DESCRIBE ADDITIONAL TERMS]


XI. EXECUTION. Each Partner agrees they have read and understood this Agreement
in its entirety and have executed on the undersigned date.

Boyfriend Signature: ______________________________ Date: [DATE]

Print Name: [NAME]

Girlfriend Signature: ______________________________ Date: [DATE]

Print Name: [NAME]

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