FWB = Friends With Benefits.

Genuine question. I'm interested in the concept but wanted to know more about how that actually works out.

How does that type of relationship start?

Is it healthy?

Can it be really unhealthy?

Anyone here have experience with a FWB type relationship and how did/is that for you?

  • WoofWoof91 [comrade/them]
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    2 years ago

    some started on purpose, but most just kinda developed

    for context, i'm aro and am up front about it with people
    sex for me is just something fun to do

    • Plants [des/pair]
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      2 years ago

      Yeah gotcha.

      I'm not aro but I'm also not looking for a long term relationship so that kinda how i got interested in the concept.

      Going out purposefully looking for a FWB seems to be wrong headed. Just making friends and being honest about what I want seems like the correct way forward. Do you think that's right?

      • WoofWoof91 [comrade/them]
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        2 years ago

        depends really

        looking on hookup/dating apps specifically for FWB is fine, so long as you are both upfront about what you want
        making friends and being open about it works too

        first one is friendship that grows out of sex, second is the other way round
        both have worked for me