Friends with Benefits (dating, man, love, husband)

[Tony22]

Who has them?

[Ceece]

It's a concept I don't think can work and I don't understand. If you are truely "friends" and you add the "benefits" you are in a relationship whether you want to admit it or not. Usually people who do this fudge on the "friends" part and really have a "meaningless sex partner" only the other person doesn't realize it.

[Tony22]

I know a lot of people who do this. I have one myself.

[SifuPhil]

*shyly raises hand*

[Prince_Frog]

Originally Posted by SifuPhil

*shyly raises hand*

Turn that h into an l and i think that's more you.

[stepka]

I think you would have to choose your FWB partner more carefully than a real relationship partner. We can't have anyone falling in love, God forbid!

I tried it with an old friend shortly after my husband left and found it a very unsatisfying experience, though the sex was great--I ended it shortly after it began. But, it did have that element of sticking it to the ex, since the man was an old friend of his that he'd had feelings for, and for that reason alone it was worth it, but I never told the ex.

[SifuPhil]

Originally Posted by Prince_Frog

Turn that h into an l and i think that's more you.

Stop, or I'll give you SUCH a pinch!

[SifuPhil]

Originally Posted by stepka

I think you would have to choose your FWB partner more carefully than a real relationship partner. We can't have anyone falling in love, God forbid!

Very true - it's an exquisite balancing act. If nothing else, perhaps it's good practice for a more committed relationship, if that's what you desire.

There are times when falling in love is fine, and there are times when it is not. It's a wise person who knows the difference.

[Charles22]

I am not into this style of dating. I'm a romantic at heart and I want to be with someone who can see a relationship for what it is.

[HurricaneDC]

Never had one probably never will. Not my cup of tea.