Could you be "friends with benefits" with someone?

It can be tricky for sure. But it can certainly be pulled off. I have had it evolve into a relationship once, but then I had another implode because he felt I was "getting too attached" (totally wasn't and he wasn't happy that I laughed at him).

It's good to find someone who is physically very attractive, but whose personality is incompatible with yours. Boundaries are easy that way and I found it quite fun as long as he didn't talk... THAT just made me want to drink.

 

I could.

 

I have no problems with it as long as the boundaries are agreed upon beforehand. If I know where I stand from the get go I try my best to throttle back any feelings I may develop or hide them.

 

I think I could, but depending on the person. With a guy maybe, since I doubt I'd catch feelings. But probably not with a girl.

 

Could I? Yes.

Would I? It really isn't high on my priority list, to be honest. But I'm not going to say no, because knowing my luck, Mr./Ms. Right Now shows up just as I say that.

 

Sure. But a can't guarantee that I won't end up falling in love with them at some point.

 

Before I met my partner, I had an FWB for a year and a half. We made rules and set boundaries, which I was comfortable with and thought he was too. But when I met my partner and realized that we had the chance for something real, I told my friend we couldn't have sex anymore and he didn't take it well. He expressed feelings that I had no idea existed, and it was very painful and uncomfortable. So IDK...

 

Sure. If we're both consenting and comfortable then I wouldn't mind. It's not something I would actively seek out but it's not something I'm against, either.

 

While the relationship I'm in is presently monogamous and that's lovely, if that were ever subject to change I certainly don't think I'd have trouble with being friends with benefits with someone! I've got no moral qualms with it, am poly as heck, and as long as all the boundaries with all involved parties were established and there was plenty of communication, sure.

 

If I can't find the right person for a relationship, I won't deny myself the pleasure of sex as well. I'm a big fan of sex, I guess ... (as long as it is safe, of course). So yes, I could be friends with benefits with someone.

 

I'd be open to it...

 

Definitely if I'm not already in a relationship!

 

Probably not.

 

I probably could.

 

I have no idea actually, but as someone who feels like romantic attraction is more important than sexual attraction; probably not. I'd probably get too attached and it wouldn't work out.

 

I don't think so... I'd most likely develop feelings for them and end up brokenhearted if they couldn't respond to my feelings. :icon_redf

 

I think i could

but echoing the previous poster, when feeling starts to develop and its gets complicated than its a sign to end it before anyone gets hurt

 

I'd be totally okay with it. My relationships, mostly online, have really been leaning more towards...sexting. It's hugely different from FWB, but as long as boundaries are clearly set and not crossed or blurred, I don't really see a problem. Unless, of course, that person has history of trouble or the like...

But with my looks and all-I doubt I'd even find one.

 

Idk I get mixed feelings about the idea. On one hand it would be fun on the other it has the potential to back fire in a few different ways.