Terms of Constellation

Sloane has learned the hard way that some kinds of closeness aren't worth the compromise. As an asexual event planner who craves structure and clear boundaries, she's built a life that works-alone.

Then astronomer Julian asks her not just for a date, but for something more radical: to write the terms of their relationship together.

What begins as a four-page document becomes a new way of building intimacy. They negotiate every touch. Schedule monthly check-ins. Create protocols for conflict a...