Relationship Menu

A relationship menu is a tool that lists preferences, boundaries, roles, and offerings each person brings to relationships—emotional needs, preferred support styles, availability, and negotiated activities. Think of it as a menu of what someone can give, what they need, and what they’re open to negotiating. Menus make conversations more concrete, reduce guesswork, and help partners match expectations. They’re useful during introduction, negotiation, or when revising agreements, and they help collaborators make informed decisions without pressure.