Sugar dating
Sugar dating is a relationship where one person provides money, gifts, travel or other financial support to another person in exchange for companionship, dating or an ongoing relationship. The wealthier partner is usually called a Sugar Daddy or Sugar Mommy, while the receiving partner is commonly called a Sugar Baby.
Sugar dating can range from ordinary dating with expensive gifts to relationships where financial support and intimacy are openly expected. Because of this, the line between sugar dating and prostitution can sometimes become blurry, although not every sugar relationship involves sex or payment for sexual services.
Sugar dating sites and dating apps are commonly used to find sugar daddies, sugar mommies and sugar babies. Some people also meet through online dating, social media, bars, nightlife and while traveling.
Sugar dating is especially common in large wealthy cities and international travel destinations where there is a large difference in income between potential partners. Sex tourists, expatriates and business travelers may also encounter people looking for financially supportive relationships.
Unlike a normal escort booking, sugar arrangements are usually presented as relationships rather than individual paid meetings. Support can include monthly allowances, rent, shopping, expensive gifts, holidays, restaurant bills or help with other expenses.
Sugar dating can also overlap with Female Sex Tourism, Boyfriend experience, gold digger relationships and romance scams, particularly when one partner hides their real intentions or maintains several financially supportive partners.
