BEFORE YOU DATE

If you are divorced, single etc, before you start dating a woman again, maybe have this agreement signed. My friend Charlie suggests it could clear up lots of misunderstandings.



FRIENDSHIP AGREEMENT

The purpose of this agreement is to clearly set out the guidelines for a friendship in order that there is no misunderstanding going forward.


GUIDELINES
1. I am not interested in a permanent relationship, i.e. I don’t want to get married.
2. Sending emails, sms’ or telephone calls does not mean anything but friendship.
3. Should we hold hands, kiss etc does not mean the relationship is moving to another level, or that commitment is on the way.
4. This friendship does not imply exclusivity and both parties are free to date other people.
5. Any terms of endearment like darling, love; baby etc is just a term of endearment and nothing more.
6. There has to be no pressure in terms of the amount of times that contact should be made.
7. Any past communication in terms of any proposed future commitment is now null and void and will continue in terms of the new guidelines.
8. An exchange of gifts is simply that and nothing more.
9. Silence in communication is nothing more than “time out”.
10. The costs of entertainment, food etc must be shared unless otherwise agreed on.
11. The guidelines are not negotiable unless agreed to by both parties to the friendship agreement.
12. Both parties are free at any point to end contact without an explanation.





Noted and understood