By Geanice Gee, M.A.
In today's post, we're going to discuss friends with
benefits. A friend with benefits is often defined as a sex buddy (partner). In
other words, two people have casual sex on a regular basis; they engage in an
extended fling. In fact, a person can form this type of relationship after a
bad break up or simply because they don't want to be in a committed
relationship.
To some people, the typical committed relationship
where feelings are involved can become problematic, and as a result, some prefer
to engage in an extended fling that is drama free with no strings attached. In
most cases, a person is not emotionally attached to a friend with benefits.
Therefore, there's no love lost when the relationship/fling ends.
For two people to engage in this type of relationship
there must be a mutual agreement or there could be a lot of drama. It is
essential that each party is aware that the relationship/fling isn't going any
further than the bedroom. In fact, this agreement should be verbal in order to
prevent any misunderstandings.
Friends
with Benefits Code of Conduct
1. You
shouldn't argue with this person; think about it…what problems do the two of
you have with one another? If it's sexual, it may be best to move on.
2. Never
disclose any personal information. Don't introduce a fling to your family or
take this person out on a date unless you want to transition over to something
more serious.
3. No
one likes a clingy sex partner. The two of you are not in a committed
relationship or dating, so being clingy doesn't work in this type of situation.
4. It
may be best not to spend the night together. When the sex ends, you two should
go separate ways.
5. Always
use protection such as condoms and birth control. For all you know, this person could have
multiple friends with benefits.
6. This
relationship should always be spontaneous and stress free, and if it's not, you
should consider ending it.
7. Don't get emotionally
attached.
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