Example Contracts

Contract 01

Quiet Reminders

3 months
Participants
Alex & Jordan
Purpose
To interrupt cycles of self-isolation
Terms
  • If Alex fails to respond to texts for more than 4 days, Jordan will send a gentle nudge in the form of a postcard or audio message.
  • Alex agrees to respond with at least one sentence or image, even if they feel like disappearing.
  • + 1 more
Mark of Agreement
A thumbprint in blue ink and a pressed flower sealed into wax.

Contract 07

Night Walks

6 months
Participants
Dev & Rina
Purpose
To hold space during high-anxiety episodes
Terms
  • Dev may call Rina any time between 7pm–10pm when panic feels near.
  • Rina will walk with them in silence for 15 minutes, even if only via phone.
  • + 1 more
Mark of Agreement
Candle wax poured over two intertwined initials carved into the coaster.

Contract 13

The Text You Don't Send

1 year
Participants
Mei & Theo
Purpose
To create pause before reaching out to emotionally harmful relationships
Terms
  • Before texting an ex-partner, Mei will text Theo instead.
  • Theo will respond with either a distraction, a meme, or a truth.
  • + 1 more
Mark of Agreement
Polaroid ink transfer of each other's hands, overlaid with black thread.

Contract 21

The Re-grounding Pact

1 year
Participants
Jules & Sam
Purpose
To remind each other of who they are when self-doubt takes over
Terms
  • When either party texts "mirror me," the other must respond with a list of 3 truths about them.
  • These truths can be about past resilience, current strengths, or future possibilities.
Mark of Agreement
A strip of paper with handwritten affirmations, burned at the edges and sealed under resin.

Contract 22

The Nutrition Pact

6 months
Participants
Kai & Jasmine & Devon
Purpose
To support healthy eating patterns during high-stress periods
Terms
  • When any participant texts "nourish," the others will check in about meals that day.
  • Each agrees to prepare one extra portion when cooking and offer it to others when possible.
  • + 2 more
Mark of Agreement
Three distinct spices mixed together and sealed under resin, with each participant's initial carved beside their contribution.

Contract 25

The Celebration Witness

6 months
Participants
Amara & Gabriel
Purpose
To acknowledge achievements often minimized
Terms
  • When Amara accomplishes something she would typically downplay, she will text Gabriel "witnessed".
  • Gabriel agrees to respond with specific acknowledgment and celebration.
  • + 2 more
Mark of Agreement
Gold leaf applied in a pattern representing sound waves of each saying "I see you".