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The Relationship Anarchy Smorgasbord


The Relationship Anarchy smorgasbord is like a buffet of relational styles, commitments, and expectations. It has no definable rules other than what is agreed on by consenting parties. Relationships within this structure are fluid, and therefore have no solid differentiation between sexual, romantic, or platonic relationships.


Emotional Intimacy

Sharing Vulnerability
Emotional Support
Confidante
Words of Affection

 

Physical Intimacy

Cuddling
Kissing
Hand-Holding
Dancing
Massaging

 

Sexual Intimacy

Sexual Acts
Intercourse
Sexual talk
Kissing
Fondling

 

Companionship

Playfulness
Shared activity/interests
Friendship
Intellectual/
Philosophical Discussion

 

Long-term partnership

Having shared goals for
the future,
Commitment, Chosen family,

Embracing change in each other
 

Caregiving

Receiving care
Giving care
Emergency Contact


 

Co-caregiving

Elderly, sick or disabled
adults
Children
Plants
Animals

 

Entanglement

Cohabitation
Finances
Routines and chores
Legal commitment

Collaborative partnership

Teaching
Leading projects
Organizational activities
Artistic collaboration
Business partnership

 

Kink

Domination
Submission
Sadism
Masochism

 

Voluntary asymmetry

Sponsor-sponsee
Teacher-student
Mentor-guide
Guardian-ward

 

Social partnership

Public Displays of affection
Shared social circles
Presenting as a social unit

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