Contrato de namoro: uma nova possibilidade diante de uma sociedade líquido-moderna

Abstract

The dating contract, a legal instrument that is still little explored in Brazilian legislation, has emerged as an essential tool for establishing clear boundaries and legal certainty in affective relationships that are not intended to constitute a family or a stable union. In this sense, this study investigates the relevance and implications of this contract in the legal, social and personal spheres, considering the challenges and peculiarities of modern relationships. By means of a bibliographical review with a qualitative approach, it explores current legislation, doctrine and case law on the subject, as well as the views of specialists and the public perception of the matter. To this end, the concepts of legal personality, objective good faith and private autonomy in contracts will be exposed, with the aim of understanding how the dating contract fits in and responds to the needs of a society that values individuality and freedom, while at the same time seeking security in affective relationships. Thus, the work in question contributes to the legal and social debate on the dating contract, proposing a reflection on its functionality and necessity in a liquid-modern society.