Rules Of Being Friends With Benefits

So you want to embark on a casual, no-strings-attached relationship? Great, as long as you know what you’re getting into. Here’s how to navigate what should be a fun, hassle-free friends-with-benefits (FWB) experience;

 DON’T convince yourself the relationship is more serious than it is.No matter how hard sex buds try not to fall in love, there is always the possibility that one or both parties will catch feelings.And contrary to popular belief, it isn’t just the ladies at risk of falling and ruining the no-strings-attached arrangement. It happens to men too. But “if you’ve been sleeping with a guy who confesses that he considers you nothing more than a sex bud, while you dream of making him your boyfriend, it is best to cut ties and maintain a strict no-contact policy.Don’t think you’ll change his mind. Just appreciate what you had and move on to the next.”
 DON’T encourage friends and family to hang out with your FWB.Your FWB should fill the same role as an imaginary friend. He’s there when you need him, but he has no place in your regular social life. Why? Well, first, because a FWB is meant to be temporary. If you start bringing him into your daily routine, you’re creating a long-term connection. And second, because you have to protect your heart. If you see your FWB getting along with your family and friends at a barbecue, for example, you could develop feelings for him. (It’s hard not to when your friends are cooing, “Oh, he’s so cute! I really like him!".
 DON’T get mad if your FWB goes out with someone else.Remember, your FWB is not, we repeat, not your boyfriend. This means if you catch him with another girl on a date, he’s not cheating on you. The same goes for him; you’re free to date whomever you’d like.

Remember to put yourself first.

 DO protect yourself.You should be practicing safe sex regardless of whom you’re sleeping with, but it’s crucial to be careful with a sex buddy because that’s all he is—your buddy. And your pal could have multiple partners because he is not bound to you.