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  • This house opposes the stigma against fictional relationships (i.e. relationships where an individual has willingly chosen to forego entering into a relationship with another person, instead opting to behave as though they are in a relationship with a fictional character, AI chatbot, etc.).

    Ottawa IV 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-02-01

  • This house supports a norm of 'opening up'* long-term and serious relationships *having more than one romantic or sexual partner at the same time, hookups, going on dates with other people, etc. through mutual consent.

    Copenhagen Open 2025 · ESL Finals · 2025-02-01

  • Given the chance, this house would choose to be a trophy husband.

    Infoslide

    You are a relatively successful middle-class Western man who marries a woman from a significantly higher social class."**INFOSLIDE 2**"For the purposes of this debate, the position of a 'trophy husband' refers to men in monogamous heterosexual relationships. In this context, the man fully takes on domestic duties and childcare responsibilities, relinquishing the pursuit of a professional career.

    Campeonato Roberto Farina Solidário · Rodada 1 · 2025-01-31

  • This House Supports the increasing prevalence of prenups in marriages.

    Infoslide

    A prenuptial agreement (prenup) is a legal contract made before marriage that outlines asset division, financial responsibilities, and spousal support in case of divorce.

    Hart House Winter Open 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-01-18

  • This house, as Dev, W choose the international scholarship as opposed to the local instructor position

    Infoslide

    Dev is a graduating physics student from Mindanao, and has been in a long term long distance relationship with Denise for the past 3 years, who lives in a different municipality. Dev has received 2 offers upon graduation: an international scholarship for a graduate degree as a researcher in Japan, and as an instructor in a local prestigious mindanao institution in Denise's municipality.

    6th Mindanao Novice Cup · Octofinals · 2025-01-17

  • This house would Ban Mail order brides

    Infoslide

    A mail order bride is a woman who seeks a marriage partner through a service or agency that arranges international marriages, typically involving men from wealthier countries who are seeking partners from countries with fewer economic opportunities, most commonly Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America. The term often implies that the process is transactional, where the woman may be selected or matched based on personal preferences, sometimes facilitated through correspondence or online platforms.

    English College Open 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-01-17

  • This house regrets the rise of the narrative "If he wanted to he would"

    Infoslide

    The narrative "If he wanted to, he would" conveys the idea that genuine care and prioritization are demonstrated through deliberate action. Conversely, a lack of action is often interpreted as a lack of desire or interest. This narrative gained popularity on TikTok, where users—predominantly women—shared videos showcasing thoughtful gestures from their partners, such as buying flowers or planning elaborate dates, often accompanied by this caption.

    6th Mindanao Novice Cup · Octofinals · 2025-01-17

  • This house would date them anyway

    Infoslide

    There's a technology that enables people to erase all of their memories from a person in their lives. Before doing so, they are required to record in detail the history of their relationship with that person and the reasons for wanting to forget them. Recently, you began dating someone incredible with whom you feel a deep connection you have never experienced before with anyone else. Surprisingly, you both receive recordings that reveal to you that you have already been in a relationship in the past and you both chose to break up and delete the memories. The recording is both sweet as well as painful memories.

    The 17th Christ University Parliamentary Debate 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-01-17

  • This house would call their ex

    Infoslide

    You are a college student. You and your high-school sweetheart have been in a committed, loving relationship for the past year, but due to a two year age difference, you are at vastly different stages in life. This relationship has historically been unstable, and you have broken up and gotten back together multiple times. However, this is your first exposure to true affection, as you have been neglected by your parents. Your partner is destined to leave the country at some point in the next year. On the 16th of January, your partner suddenly breaks up with you for no apparent reason and goes no contact. On the 28th of August, you find out that your ex has unblocked you, with a text message that says “I’m leaving next week, call me”.

    Seasons Novice British Parliamentary 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-01-11

  • This parliament regrets the rise of the concept of 'open relationships'.

    Infoslide

    An open relationship is a romantic relationship where both partners agree that they can form emotional or physical relationships with others outside of their relationship. This is not like traditional monogamy; rather, it involves mutual understanding, consent, and a clear understanding of each other's expectations and boundaries. There can be various types of open relationships.

    ফরচুন ট্রাভেলস লিমিটেড নিবেদিত ১ম মুক্তি ও গণতন্ত্র জাতীয় বিতর্ক উৎসব ২০২৫" আন্তঃবিশ্ববিদ্যালয় পর্য · Round 3 · 2025-01-11

  • This house believes that Pol should pursue a romantic relationship with the debate partner.

    Infoslide

    Pol and Jen are highly successful debate partners, having made a name for themselves at numerous tournaments. With at least another year left of competing together and nationals nearing, their partnership has become a source of mutual respect and trust. However, Pol has started developing romantic feelings for his partner.

    CIDA Novice Cup 2025 · High School Quarterfinals · 2025-01-11