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Covert Contract
Explains the covert contract — an unspoken, unilateral agreement one person makes and then feels betrayed when the other doesn't honour. Covers how covert contracts appear in kink, non-monogamy, and everyday relationships, and how to surface and renegotiate them.
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Frameworks for explicit negotiation, consent models, and recognising coercion — for individuals, partners, and practitioners.
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