Breaking the contract

Sometimes, as adults, we find ourselves in relationships for the sole purpose of sex. These types of situations are given many names: the jump-off, booty call, sex buddy and other references which I'm sure you've heard at some point and time.

Either way, agreements are made that we both acknowledge the limited extent of the relationship. The expectation is to engage in sexual intercourse from time to time and that's it. No dinner. No morning after. No meeting the parents. No Valentine's Day presents. Just sex after a well-timed phone call or text.

These types of situations can go on for years without a single bump in the road. However, many times, it never gets that far because someone begins to develop romantic feelings for the other, hence, the breaking of the contract.

Now, one could acknowledge their feelings, which would acknowledge the contract being broken. This has, on occasion, led to rejection and dismissal by the other person. Or the other person could acknowledge that they feel the same way leading to more contemplation.

Another option could be not acknowledging those feelings. People who I've seen try this method usually put themselves through an agony filled with hypotheticals.

Is it possible to be in a purely sexual relationship without ever developing feelings for the other person? Can a successful romantic relationship develop from a purely sexual relationship?