You may have heard about the popular rise in sugar dating arrangements. More and more university students are starting to adopt a sugar baby lifestyle, while reports are that some sugar babies can earn as much as $3,000 per week.
Perhaps you’ve met some sugar babes, and are wondering what it is all about. you may even be considering sugar dating yourself.
So, what exactly are sugar dating arrangements, and how do they work? And why do people decide to enter into these arrangements? We’ll reveal everything in this article.
What is a sugar dating arrangement?
Sugar dating arrangements, commonly known as sugar relationships, are a type of dating relationship that typically involves an older, wealthier individual (known as a sugar daddy or sugar mama) providing financial or material support to a younger, usually attractive partner (sugar baby) in exchange for companionship, intimacy or other mutually agreed upon benefits.
In a sugar dating arrangement, both parties enter into a relationship with a clear understanding of what they expect from each other. This includes the terms of the arrangement, such as the amount of financial support or gifts to be given, the frequency of meetings and the boundaries of the relationship. It does not necessarily have to involve sex, although as in most relationships, it often does
Why would somebody become a sugar daddy or sugar baby?
There are many reasons why a person would enter into a sugar dating relationship.
For the sugar baby, it’s mostly because of money. Many young women have found that a sugar dating relationship allows them to support themselves through their studies, without the need of having to chain themselves to a low-paying job to make ends meet. For many, sugar dating has given time a new level of emotional and financial freedom that they would never have achieved elsewhere.
For the sugar daddy, there are variety of reasons they would enter into a relationship. An intimate connection with an attractive woman comes without having negative aspect of relationships outside of sugar dating. Many sugar daddies are looking for companionship, and would like to spoil a younger person. Others also feel like they can offer their sugar baby opportunities in their sugar babe’s chosen career or profession.
Does sugar dating lead to genuine relationships?
Absolutely. Why sugar dating works so well is it’s not the one-horse pony people like to portray it as.
Sugar dating can often lead to truly genuine friendships and relationships built on mutual trust and respect. This is because:
- Although relationships have a transactional side of them, they are still based on mutual attraction and a genuine desire to date one another, Over time, the individuals involved may develop stronger feelings for each other. This can lead to them becoming exclusive, and possibly even married.
- Shared experiences and emotional connection that develops through sugar dating can form the foundation of a meaningful and long-lasting relationship. This can be simply a friendship that isn’t based on sex at all.
- When both parties are open and honest about their expectations and intentions, sugar dating can serve as a way for people to find and build genuine bonds with each other.
How do sugar dating arrangements work?
For these relationships to work, mutual consent, agreement on expectations, and clear communication are essential.
Consent is a fundamental aspect of sugar dating arrangements. Both parties must willingly and enthusiastically agree to the arrangement, and everything that is involved in it.
This includes being open and honest about boundaries and expectations, and respecting each other’s desires and comfort levels. Sugar babes and Sugar daddies should never feel forced to do something they don’t want to do.
Upfront agreement on expectations is also important. Both parties should have a clear understanding of what is expected of them at the beginning, including the frequency and nature of meetings, as well as any financial compensation or gifts that will be exchanged.
This includes discussing the level of intimacy that will be involved in the relationship, and any boundaries that need to be respected. Agreement upfront is essential so misunderstandings and conflict do not arise later.
Clear communication, therefore, is vital to ensuring that sugar dating arrangements are successful. Both parties must be willing to speak to each other openly and honestly, discussing any issues or concerns that arise. This includes being transparent about any changes in expectations or boundaries, as well as any changes in financial or emotional needs.
What should people decide up front when sugar dating?
Before entering into a sugar dating relationship, it is important for both parties to have a clear understanding and agreement on several key aspects of the arrangement. We’ve highlighted some of what should be decided upon below.
Frequency of dates
Both parties should agree on how often they will meet. This could be weekly, bi-weekly, or on an as-needed basis. It is important to set realistic expectations to avoid disappointment or miscommunication.
Duration of dates.
In addition to frequency, both parties should agree on the length of dates. This could range from a few hours to a full day or weekend.
Type of date
In a sugar dating relationship, the nature of the arrangement may involve a pay-per-meet (PPm) arrangement. This means that one party will provide financial compensation per date. There can also be a weekly, fortnightly or monthly allowance. We explain more about allowances below.
Expectations
Finally, both parties should have clear expectations about the relationship. This includes have a discussion about things like sex, intimacy, dinners, and holidays. It is important to communicate openly and honestly about these expectations to avoid misunderstandings or hurt feelings. By agreeing on these aspects of the arrangement, both parties can enter into a sugar dating relationship with clear boundaries and expectations.
What type of allowances are paid in sugar dating?
Allowances are most often paid in cash. But they could also be rent assistance, payment of study fees the purchase of luxury goods. It can be one, all or none of the above. Some sugar babes are happy to meet and have a lovely meal in a good restaurant.
What is the amount of the allowance to be?
That’s for both the sugar daddy and babe to decide. Both people must be happy with the
agreement for it to work.
Once an agreement is made, parties should never renegotiate. Once an allowance has been
agreed upon, it allows the dating to flourish. Backwards steps should not be taken.
Average allowances are $2,500 per month or $500 PPM (pay per meet).
How do sugar babes receive their allowance?
How a sugar babe receive your allowance is dependent on the relationship they have agreed upon.
- A PPM encounter should always be cash.
- A monthly allowance can be either in cash or deposited to a bank account. Cash is
the best option. If it is to be an allowance paid into a bank account, fortnightly
payments are the best. - Something other than money. A sugar babe might be happy being taken shopping
and not receive cash.
As you can see from this article, there are many variables to sugar dating arrangements.
Final words
The most important rule when entering into a sugar dating arrangement is that a sugar babe and a sugar daddy never feel coerced into any part of the arrangement. Especially more so in the case of a sugar babe when it comes to any intimacy. But a sugar daddy could also feel pressured with additional financial request.
Whatever the arrangement Sugar daddies and babes hold no title over one another. Everything must be done by consent, just like with any relationship.
Sugar dating works because two consenting adults wish to help improve each other’s lives.
Each helping fill in a missing piece of the other.
This relationship is built on mutual respect and each party agreeing upon clearly definable boundaries that are never crossed.
