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?

  • GreenTeaRedFlag [any]
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    2 years ago

    I'm not exactly an expert on relationships, but I'm gonna say a lot of people are very possessive even when they say they aren't or are not trying to be, so only try something like this if you are sure everyone involved(including yourself) is really committed to the idea and mature enough to handle it. I'm never going to do it or even consider polyamory because I straight up know I would be too attached and jealous.

    • Plants [des/pair]
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      2 years ago

      Yeah jealousy and possessiveness seem like pretty well ingrained human attributes when it comes to relationships. I agree I feel like that could be pretty hard to work through

      • GreenTeaRedFlag [any]
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        2 years ago

        like i say, if you aren't 100% sure both you and the other person can handle it, don't even try.

        • Plants [des/pair]
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          2 years ago

          Yeah good advice. I feel like in the moment tho it could be hard to follow lol