An intimate relationship in Lone Tree includes a relationship between spouses, former spouses, past or present unmarried couples, or people who are both the parents of the same child, whether they have been married or have lived together at any time. With this broad definition of an intimate relationship in Colorado, Domestic Violence becomes easier to attach to other criminal offenses. Yelling at an ex-girlfriend and threatening to hurt her if she doesn’t leave your apartment, hitting your spouse during an argument and intimidating them, or not letting your current boyfriend leave a room in your home as a form of punishment are all situations where Domestic Violence charges can be filed. Even becoming violent with someone you’ve gone on a few dates with, can lead to Domestic Violence charges because of the intimate relationship definition. Sex is not a requirement.