Relationship Agreement

RELATIONSHIP AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this _________ day of Month, Year, by and between FULL NAME OF PARTY A (referred to as “PARTY A”), of City, State, and FULL NAME OF PARTY B (referred to as “PARTY B”), of City, State, for the purposes of creating a committed, romantic relationship.

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, it is the intent and desire of the parties to use their best efforts towards a successful and happy relationship; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to create a fun and supportive relationship that facilitates personal growth of the individual parties and the relationship; and

WHEREAS, each party has an active interest in the sexual, emotional and psychological fulfillment of the other; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to clearly outline their commitments and expectations;

NOW THEREFORE, in recognition of the intentions of the parties, and in consideration of the relationship between the parties, the parties agree as follows:

1. Status of property and income. The property and income of each of the parties shall remain the sole and separate property of each.
2. Shared expenses. The parties acknowledge certain expenses are incurred as a result of shared activities including but not limited to dining, entertainment and travel. The parties acknowledge they have disparate incomes. The parties make no express agreement as to payment of these expenses; however, it is the intention of the parties to continue the status quo.

3. Time together. It is the intention of the parties to spend a minimum of two nights per week together. Time together shall be defined by overnight stays. This provision carries no further expectations as to duration or activities. The parties acknowledge that regular events of life such as work or travel may occasionally interfere with stated intention of this provision.

The parties may at their shared discretion choose to spend more than two nights per week together. The parties acknowledge the importance of time apart and maintaining their respective, independent lives.

4. Open relationship. The parties agree that either party is free to engage in physical affection, sexual activity, and sexual relationships with other parties. The parties make this agreement out of their mutual desire to encourage each other to seek out experiences that foster personal growth and sexual fulfillment.

Each party openly acknowledges that sexual desire is a natural, human experience; that both parties are or may be sexually attracted to multiple people; that both parties enjoy sex; and that each of the parties values and appreciates the sexuality, sexual appetite, and sexual experiences of the the other.

The parties agree it is neither their desire nor intention to create secondary romantic relationships; however, either or both parties may engage in ongoing sexual relationships with outside partners.

The parties agree to engage in open, honest communication regarding their desires, intentions, feelings, expectations and experiences. Either party is free to ask questions; however, both parties acknowledge each party’s responsibility to engage in candid and forthright communication.

The parties agree the purpose of maintaining an open relationship is to support the happiness, joy and fulfillment of each of the parties and to augment the experience of the relationship. If at any time either party feels their needs are not being met, the parties agree to place the needs of the other party and the relationship as a priority.

The parties agree to use condoms for intercourse with outside partners; however, barriers are not required for oral sex.
The parties agree each or both may engage in physical affection and sexual activities with third parties together or in each other’s presence.

PARTY A agrees he will not engage in any physical affection or sexual activity with members of PARTY B’S biological family or coworkers, whether past, present or future. PARTY A agrees he will not engage in any physical affection or sexual activity with any of his own co-workers.

PARTY B agrees she will not engage in any physical affection or sexual activity with members of PARTY A’S biological family or male friends.

Both parties agree to exercise discretion in choosing sexual partners with regard to those individuals who might create unnecessary tension or strife for either party or the relationship.

5. Miscellaneous provisions.

(a) Titles. PARTY A shall be known as PARTY B’S “Manfriend.” PARTY B shall be known as PARTY A’S “Ladyfriend.”

(b) No unilateral surprises that do not directly involve the other party. Both parties agree there shall be no unilateral surprises that do not directly involve the other party. This shall apply to all areas of life and aspects of the relationship. The parties make this agreement in reflection of their desire to engage in open, honest communication. It is not the intention of the parties to preclude either from engaging in or planning surprises that directly involve the other party.

(c) Right to privacy. The parties desire to create a relationship built upon trust and open communication. Neither party shall violate the other’s right to privacy, materially or digitally for any reason. This provision is intended to expressly forbid snooping by either party through the other’s belongings, text messages, emails, or other correspondences for any reason whatsoever. Either party may access the physical belongings or digital information of the other at the request of the owning party; however, either party may deny such request. This provisions is not intended to prevent either party from accessing household items while in the other’s home.

(d) No deemed drafter. The parties agree that neither party shall be deemed to be the drafter of this agreement. In the event of a dispute regarding this agreement or any of its provisions, the disputed language shall not be construed against either party as the drafter of the agreement. PARTY A and PARTY B hereby acknowledge that both parties have contributed substantially and materially to the preparation of this document.

(e) Duplicate Originals. The parties may execute this Agreement in duplicate originals.

(f) Period for review. The parties agree to review this Agreement after a period of six months from the date of execution. At such time, the parties will evaluate the agreement as well as the performance of each party and the relationship.

(g) Date of Agreement. The parties agree this Agreement shall be effective nunc pro tunc to April 30, 2017 for purposes of acknowledging, recognizing or celebrating the anniversary of same.
DATED this _____ day of Month Year.



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FULL NAME OF PARTY A
DATED this _____ day of Month Year.



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FULL NAME OF PARTY B