Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Bad Idea to Start Contract? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]libertine[/m] at 8:36 am on July 3, 2009[quote]no, that's ridiculous. What are you going to do if he stops paying, take him to court?[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post stuffydays Posted at 8:34 am on July 3, 2009 My boyfriend and I have been together for 2 years. We wanted to get a phone plan, because for most it's cheaper when two people jump on the same plan and split the costs. I found one that would highly benefit both of us, and is not too pricey, but my main concern is that it comes with a 2-year contract. Now I know things happen in relationships So i was going to write up a contract we both would sign saying regardless of our relationship status we would still pay for our end of the phone plan for the 2 years we have it. We're both 18. Just wondering if it's a bad idea and usually an end-all to start this type of thing with someone your in a relationship with.

Replies nik1 Posted at 12:49 pm on July 4, 2009 Recently a girl on LW was complaining because she signed a rental agreement for an apartment where two others were going to share.  Eventually there was a spat and the two moved out leaving her with the full expense.  She signed it and she was responsible. Don't sign anything unless you are married. LoveKay Posted at 12:11 pm on July 4, 2009 Thats a tricky situation. If you strongly believe that the two of you will remain together and see no end in sight, then think about this just in case--if you two do break up and he does not pay his part of the bill, would you be able to afford it for however long he would have left on the contract? If it would be no problem for you, then go for it. If you are nervous about it, then don't do it. EmilyAnn Posted at 10:59 am on July 4, 2009 DON'T DO IT. SimShrimp Posted at 9:49 am on July 4, 2009 If you think name calling is going to phase me, think again.  If being a Grammar Nazi makes me a bitch, I'll live. Your typing ability may not show your maturity level, but your cheap attacks do. stuffydays Posted at 8:50 am on July 3, 2009 Quote: from SimShrimp at 8:44 am on July 3, 2009 Sorry, but "internet style typing" isn't an excuse for poor grammar. I stand by my original statement. And always typing with perfect grammar isn't an excuse for being a bitch. And since when does one's spelling ability showcase their maturity level? You are going to judge my education off of one poorly placed typo I made in an online internet forum, and you say I'm immature? Tavis Posted at 8:48 am on July 3, 2009 I would do it. Trust starts somewhere by putting yourself on a limb. But yes, if worst comes to worst, you could just both have the money it costs to terminate the contract put aside. That way, if you guys stay together, you will have that two or three hundred dollars extra at the end of it SimShrimp Posted at 8:44 am on July 3, 2009 Sorry, but "internet style typing" isn't an excuse for poor grammar.   I stand by my original statement. The Mixed Tape Posted at 8:44 am on July 3, 2009 Quote: from stuffydays at 11:39 am on July 3, 2009 Quote: from The Academy at 8:36 am on July 3, 2009 If you both are mature enough and capable of handling the costs, then go for it. Just be prepared if you two do split up, he might decide that he can't/doesn't want to pay the phone bill which could end up screwing you over in the end. The contract is a good idea, but since it's not legal, he doesn't have to fully abide by it. :) why wouldn't it be legal? thats what the contract would be for... in case one of us tries to drop out of the plan... If you create the contract and don't go through say a person in authority like a lawyer with it, then it would just be another scrap of paper. It would be completely worthless and a waste of time. CoLoSsEuM GhOsT Posted at 8:42 am on July 3, 2009 if all fails you can always divide the plan up stuffydays Posted at 8:42 am on July 3, 2009 Quote: from SimShrimp at 8:39 am on July 3, 2009 Don't do it. The fact that in your choice "No, it should work if your mature enough" you used the wrong "your" (it should be you're) shows that your education hasn't served you well and you aren't ready to draw up a relationship contract. That aside, if you're 18, you're probably getting ready to go to college, in which case you and your boyfriend will most likely go your separate ways anyway. Oh jesus I am plenty mature forgive me if I use internet style typing when I am typing on the INTERNET. We are both going to college, but we are both living at home (we live up the street from eachother) College will be an obstacle sure, but not one that we can't handle. I have drawn up a contact with him before when I sold him my laptop and he payed in installments, but with the magnitude of this contract (2 years) I was just asking for advice, not insults. marshmellowman Posted at 8:41 am on July 3, 2009 Quote: from just another kid at 4:36 pm on July 3, 2009 no, that's ridiculous. What are you going to do if he stops paying, take him to court? exactly. you might think that you'll both pay it, and will commit to it at this point, but in the future if you do break up, what's going to happen. if he stops paying then what will happen? it's a lot of hassle to be honest and you won't realistically be saving that much. i don't think it's worth it. stuffydays Posted at 8:39 am on July 3, 2009 Quote: from The Academy at 8:36 am on July 3, 2009 If you both are mature enough and capable of handling the costs, then go for it. Just be prepared if you two do split up, he might decide that he can't/doesn't want to pay the phone bill which could end up screwing you over in the end. The contract is a good idea, but since it's not legal, he doesn't have to fully abide by it. :) why wouldn't it be legal? thats what the contract would be for... in case one of us tries to drop out of the plan... SimShrimp Posted at 8:39 am on July 3, 2009 Don't do it.  The fact that in your choice "No, it should work if your mature enough" you used the wrong "your" (it should be you're) shows that your education hasn't served you well and you aren't ready to draw up a relationship contract. That aside, if you're 18, you're probably getting ready to go to college, in which case you and your boyfriend will most likely go your separate ways anyway.   Ziggy Stardust Posted at 8:39 am on July 3, 2009 if you are both mature enough it'll work The Mixed Tape Posted at 8:36 am on July 3, 2009 If you both are mature enough and capable of handling the costs, then go for it. Just be prepared if you two do split up, he might decide that he can't/doesn't want to pay the phone bill which could end up screwing you over in the end. The contract is a good idea, but since it's not legal, he doesn't have to fully abide by it. :) Most recent 15 of 19 previous replies displayed.