How to Maintain a Long-Term Sugar Relationship

A long-term sugar relationship is one of the most popular forms of reciprocal arrangements. Not only can it provide you with security and stability, but it allows you to connect with your partner on a deeper level. And the longer you’ve worked at building intimacy between the two of you, the richer and more exciting your relationship will become.

Here are a few ways that you can find a long-term partner and make it last!

Make your intentions clear

The first thing you’ll want to do to start attracting a long-term sugar relationship is update your online profile. This is where you can make it clear that you’re not looking for something casual or temporary. But rather, that you’re looking for a consistent sugar partner.

Now, we should note that sometimes people get intimidated by a profile that talks about long-term relationships. After all, they may worry about getting involved with someone clingy. So, add some details to your bio that will put them at ease. Here’s an example,

“Why am I looking for a long-term relationship? Because I’m ready to move beyond first dates and small talk. I prefer to work on becoming a sugar baby who knows exactly what her sugar daddy likes and wants. Plus, as busy as I am with school and work, I want to spend my free time with someone I already know I have chemistry with.”

This establishes that being in a long-term relationship is what will make you a better sugar partner. At the same time, it dispels any worries that a potential partner may have about you becoming overly attached.

Find someone you’re compatible with

You might be rolling your eyes at this one. If compatibility were easy to find, we’d all be partnered off! But, the truth is, it’s common for people to latch onto the first person they have chemistry with, ignoring red flags while they do so. Remember that attraction is not the same as compatibility. So, even if you’re initially wowed by them, make sure they also check the following boxes:

• They are genuinely interested in your well-being. If a sugar partner is investing in your happiness and satisfaction, that’s a great sign!
• You’re able to find time to be together. Sometimes you may have chemistry with someone only to find out that your schedules are completely out of alignment. Sugar relationships require some flexibility, but you shouldn’t have to make big sacrifices just to see each other regularly.
• You don’t need to walk on eggshells with them. If you’re compatible with a partner, you’ll feel comfortable expressing yourself and your needs.
• Solving problems is not stressful. In any kind of relationship, problems will arise eventually. But, whether you solve them together and without blame or guilt will determine your level of compatibility.

Basically, if being with your sugar partner makes you feel good, cared for, and considered, you’ll go the distance! If you don’t, you might not be right for each other, or you may need to do some work to make sure your relationship lasts.

Talk about terms and then stick with them

Getting clear about the terms of a sugar relationship is key. By getting rid of any unsaid expectations and gray areas, you’ll both be in a better position to care for one another.

Here are a few things to talk about early in a relationship to make sure you start off on the right foot:

• How often you’ll have dates
• How you will communicate between dates
• How your partner can make you feel cared for in terms of gifts, outings, experiences, and support
• Whether you’ll have a monogamous arrangement

Once you’ve ironed out these details, be prepared to hold up your end of the arrangement! And, when you are unable to deliver on your promises—life happens, after all—have a plan in place to make it up to them.

When problems come up, don’t let them fester

As we mentioned, no relationship is safe from the occasional disagreement or problem. And, if you’re starting to feel friction, don’t ignore it. When you do bring up problems with your sugar partner, use the following techniques for navigating conflict:

• Replace a “me versus you” mentality with “us versus the problem”
• Listen to understand, not to argue
• Don’t make assumptions
• Focus on one problem at a time
• Prioritize solutions over a need to be right
• Give your partner the chance to speak uninterrupted and demand that they give you the same courtesy
• Take breaks when emotions run high

By removing judgment and anger from your conversations, you’ll be able to resolve conflicts much faster!

Get ready for every date as if it were your first

Keeping the spark alive for a long-term sugar relationship can be as simple as pretending every date is your very first one. This means showing up well-dressed, on time, and ready to be an active participant in the conversation. The best sugar relationships don’t run on autopilot, so continue to put the effort in even when you’re comfortable together.

Be generous, with everyday things and the occasional big surprise

You already know that you need to stay generous with a sugar partner to keep them happy. And sometimes, that’s as easy as remembering the little things, such as how they take their coffee, their favorite flower, or when they have a big work meeting coming up.

Of course, every once in a while, it’s a good idea to plan something big and exciting, too. This might mean treating your sugar baby on a trip to their favorite vacation destination. Or, it could mean surprising your sugar daddy with a thoughtful gift as a way to reverse the roles and make them feel pampered.

Many long-term sugar relationships are built on this balance of every day and once-in-a-while showings of generosity.

Maintain your independence

One of the best things that you can do to maintain a sugar relationship is to give it some room to breathe. Remember that most people pursue arrangements because they don’t want to feel limited by the constraints and expectations of a traditional relationship. But, in a long-term sugar relationship, you may find yourself falling into those familiar patterns. Over time, this can lead to feelings of boredom and resentment.

The best remedy? Maintain your independence. Focus on those things about you that drove your partner wild when you first met, be it your work ambition, busy social calendar, or fitness goals. You might even branch out and find new ways to work on yourself and follow your interests. This will give your partner the sense that they’re still getting to know you, which is exciting.

Try new things together

Sugar relationships are appealing because they offer freedom and exploration. So, don’t get the idea that once you’re in one, you have to follow some kind of script. Keep an open mind and suggest trying new things, whether it be a new restaurant, travel destination, or activity.

You can have the long-term sugar relationship of your dreams!

Lasting arrangements can be fulfilling and exciting if you know what it takes to keep them going. If you follow these tips, your sugar relationship will only get better with time!