managed and formal relationship spaces and 1000's of questions

[nature_nut]

Can a relationship be a constructed as a formalized agreement that is artificial, but meets needs for partners where jealousy and possessive feelings can be managed? Say for instance a particular arrangement where a partner is free to explore a limited range of outside behaviors but has a strict limit on emotional involvement or has agreed to

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[belenen]

the only advice I have is that feelings can't abide by rules and emotional entanglement is something to plan for managing, not something that can just be avoided. I feel like the more you can trust the people involved, the better the whole thing is likely to be. To sit down with all parties involved and discuss what each person wants and needs (as separate topics!) would be my choice.

[nature_nut]

Thank you for responding Belenen