Pre-LTR Agreements

If I were to get in an Long-Term Relationship (FYI- I don't do short-term), my partner would have to agree to the following agreements. These measures will ensure the success of the relationship.

if applicable, exceptions are made for life-and-death situations, or other circumstances that involve comparably great losses.

1. We must be completely honest and open at all times. This means that if either of us even think that maybe we should tell the other something, we should tell them. If we really love each other, the information wouldn't matter. In addition, finding out the other knew something, and didn't tell, can lead to distrust, as well as many other negative things. In many cases, the willingness to disclose such sensitive information would lead to stronger mutual bond that is proportional to how sensitive the information is, because your willingness to disclose reflects upon both your character and your dedication to the relationship.

2. We must always trust each other.

3. Jealousy is strongly discouraged.

4. We must be financially independent of each other.

5. Love must be prioritized over sex.

6. When making decisions, emphasis is put on seeing things from the perspective of the other.

7. If the LTR involves marriage, we must live with each other for while before marriage, to ensure that we are comfortable living with each other. In many cases people are not prepared to live with each other after marriage, so this solves that problem.

8. Anything that is considered morally wrong (by my definition, see "Cultural Independence" post) should be avoided.