My BF wants me to sign a "Relationship NDA" because his startup might go viral

y’all, i cannot make this up. my bf is a "founder" (he has 400 followers and a dream). he asked me to sign a non-disclosure agreement because he doesn't want me "leaking his proprietary ideas" or "tarnishing his brand" if we break up. we’ve been dating for 4 months. i feel like i’m being treated like an employee, not a girlfriend. is this Hardballing or just insane?

The Breakdown:

• He Said: He’s protecting his "assets" and his Future Proofing his career.
• She Said: She feels dehumanized. The legalism is killing the romance.

The Science: This is an extreme lack of Relational Trust. Research shows that introducing legal contracts into the early stages of dating (without significant assets) creates an "adversarial" rather than "collaborative" bond.

The Solution: "I’m here to build a relationship, not a corporate partnership. If you can’t trust me with your thoughts without a legal document, we don't have the foundation for a life together. I’m opting out."