What Are Sugar Dating Agreements?

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1. Purpose

The sugar dating agreement protects both parties' rights and obligations, allowing each to obtain what they need from the relationship, thereby extending its duration and enhancing its stability.

For Sugar Babies

In some relationships without formal agreements, whether the sugar daddy provides allowances or gifts often depends on his mood, which can be unfair to the sugar baby.

Establishing an agreement ensures that the sugar baby receives allowances, gifts, or other types of financial support, allowing the sugar baby to form a more trusting and intimate relationship with the sugar daddy while enjoying a luxurious lifestyle.

For Sugar Daddies

Many sugar daddies have encountered scammers—some take the money and disappear, while others fail to meet their obligations, such as regularly meeting for dates.

Therefore, the agreement can also serve to regulate the sugar baby's behavior, ensuring that the sugar daddy's investment is reciprocated. This gives sugar daddies peace of mind, knowing they can offer financial support, enjoy warmth and companionship, and not have to worry about their partner suddenly vanishing.

2. Content

Most agreements typically cover three main points:

Financial Support: This specifies the allowance the sugar daddy is expected to provide to the sugar baby, or how much should be paid per meeting, and whether there are additional gifts, including their value. It may also include other forms of financial support, such as paying rent, tuition, debts, etc.¹

Expectations: The agreement outlines the frequency of meetings, such as four times a month or three times a week. It may also cover communication expectations, such as whether daily chats at fixed times are required, whether chats are available at any time, and whether video or voice calls are allowed. In some detailed agreements, the level of intimacy may also be specified, such as whether sexual activities are permitted and the frequency of such encounters.

Restrictions: Agreements usually include some additional clauses, such as whether the sugar baby can simultaneously have relationships with other sugar daddies, or whether both parties can develop genuine feelings for each other, or whether the relationship remains transactional, and other ancillary requirements.

Since the sugar dating agreement is not legally binding, it is not enforceable, offering a high degree of flexibility. However, both parties usually voluntarily adhere to it in order to maintain a healthy, long-lasting, and stable sugar relationship.

3. Types

In addition to the three main components mentioned above, sugar dating agreements can generally be classified into four types:

Allowance-Based: An allowance refers to the sugar daddy paying the sugar baby a fixed amount on a regular basis, often monthly, like a salary. This payment method is favored by most sugar relationships. This means the sugar baby can receive a stable income, with the possibility of additional gifts according to the agreement.²

PPM-Based: PPM refers to "Pay Per Meet," where the sugar daddy pays based on the number of meetings. This approach is more flexible and tends to favor the sugar daddy. Under this agreement, the sugar baby may not receive a stable income, as the meeting times are unpredictable. However, each meeting under a PPM agreement typically results in a higher payment compared to a monthly allowance.

Gift-Based: Here, "gifts" are not limited to luxury items such as designer handbags, jewelry, or expensive clothing, but can also include tuition, debt repayment, etc. In sugar dating, college students make up a large portion of sugar babies, as they often have student loans or need to pay high tuition fees, making them prime candidates for such arrangements. In gift-based relationships, the sugar daddy will pay off these debts or expenses.

Time-Based: Time-based sugar relationships are typically short-term or temporary arrangements. For example, a sugar daddy might be traveling for work or leisure and seek a Sugar Baby for a brief period. These agreements are usually simpler, covering the total amount the sugar daddy needs to pay during the period and the frequency of meetings, with fewer additional clauses.

References

"Exploring the Financial Dynamics of Sugar Relationships," Journal of Modern Relationships, 2023.

"The Economics of Allowance-Based Dating," Financial Times, 2025.