8 sacred rules for friends with benefits
Good sex without the hassle of a relationship and with the freedom of being single. It's no wonder that every single lady has one or more friends with benefits on speed dial. Friends with benefits is the best of both worlds, but things can go wrong. Even if you've agreed: no feelings, one of the two can still fall in love. And what do you do then? Remember these 10 rules from LotteLust for friends with benefits without the hassle.
1. Preferably not with your best friend
It's familiar and seems like the safest option, but think very carefully about whether you're willing to risk a good friendship. Check the pros and cons of an FWB relationship again.
2. Define the relationship
Not everyone speaks the same love language. With a bit of honest communication, you can go a long way and avoid awkward conversations. Be clear about what you expect from this ‘relationship’ and ask what their wishes are, preferably before you dive into bed together. That prevents heartbreak on both sides. Did it go wrong anyway? This is how you end a friends with benefits relationship without drama.
3. Don’t kiss and tell
You may be FRIENDS with benefits, but keep the stories about adventures with others to yourself. Your fling really doesn't want to hear about your wild nights with other men or women. No way.
4. Do it safely
You don't know what the other person is up to/have been up to, so always use a condom. Nobody wants chlamydia and an awkward message to all your bed partners, right?
5. Never meet each other's parents
‘Are you coming to brunch at my parents’ for Easter?’ Just imagine how awkward that will be. No, parents are really off-limits. If your fling still lives with their parents, just always meet at your place or theirs, if you're sure you won't be home.
6. Or your friends
A spontaneous encounter is of course very likely. However, once you start regularly hanging out with your or their friends, it starts to look more and more like you're a couple.
7. Don’t expect a girlfriend experience
No romantic candlelit dinner and no personalized jewelry on your birthday? What did you expect, silly? You don't have a relationship, so there are no romantic gestures involved. It’s all about the sex, baby.
8. Feelings = exit
Friends with benefits goes wrong as soon as romantic feelings come into play. Still in love? Stop! Also read on LotteLust: 12 signs that your fling is in love with you.
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