Friends With Benefits - Know The Rules!
Friends with benefits also known as FWB's can bring immense changes in your life. Think about it for a second no commitments, you get to have a lot of fun, you try out new stuff that you probably wouldn't do with your ex.
Most people will want a friend with benefits for different reasons some just can't seem to handle commitments that come with being in a relationship while others use the friend with benefits relationship as a rebound after a break up.
Despite the fact that friends with benefits relationships are becoming quite common, they also fall out pretty quick. Hence, it is essential to observe the rules that will ensure that your friend with benefits lasts longer than a one-night stand.
Pick out the best from the crowd
This point cannot be stressed enough in fact it can be determiner of whether you develop emotional attachments to your partner or not. It's always advised you go for the kind of guy or girl that you wouldn't date or imagine having as a girlfriend or boyfriend. This really decreases your chances of falling in love with your partner.
Nevertheless, it's still important to ensure you have some chemistry with the potential FWB or at least sexually attracted to him or her. Otherwise, you risk missing out on all the fun.
Set some ground rules
This is a major factor, that should not be over looked as it will determine whether your FWB relationship is headed to the dumps or is there to stay at least for while. You need to sit down with each other and know what your partner expects from you.
For instance, you need to talk about what activities you shall engage in, how often will you be meeting up? What happens if emotions develop? Such questions can really help you to know what to expect.
Don't be clingy!
Remember this guy is not your boyfriend he is the guy you enjoy having great sex with nothing more nothing less. Avoid calling him all the time or texting him to know how he is doing or if he got late for work. You know, the kind of stuff you would probably be asking you crush.
The last thing you want to do in this kind of relationship is to develop feelings for your partner. This will just lead to the downfall of your friends with benefits relationship. A good tip would be for you to have your meet up less often probably 1- 2 times a week.
All good things come to an end!
Yes, even the sweetest of all relationships do fall apart at some point. Your friend with benefits won't be in it forever neither will you. At some point you will want to move on to something more serious may be a committed relationship or your partner would like to opt out. You should understand this is bound to happen at some point.
If your partner chooses to walk away for some reason, this is not the time to rant and be upset. You should accept it and move on and sort some greener pastures for yourself.
If you're thinking of getting a little cosy with the guy next-door, and starting a Friends With Benefits - Know The Rules! It's that easy.
Follow up on this four simple rules they will go a long way in ensuring you have a healthy and rewarding friends with benefits relationship.