How do you feel about friends with benefits relationships? I used to be weirded out by them now they make sense to me because I don't think men are

Like when a friend can get you into the movie theater for free or get you tickets to events? I think that’s pretty cool. Not sure what it has to do with monogamy though.

They can be. People aren't monogamous creatures unless they choose to be. I wouldn't want to be with anyone that also has multiple sex partners besides me. The risks are far too high.

We all travel in different circles. Reading this, yours seems to have placed you in an environment which has incased you in jaded box.
What I [i]feel[/i] about that, is quite simple. The aforementioned friends it would seem, never had a strong mother, or a father who idolized and loved her. In my life, and in the lives of countless others, that world existed and, still exists. Ohhh, those circles of life. They burst some, and shape others.....
As in all things, mileages vary.

I've never been in a situation where I could even consider it so thinking about it is pretty abstract for me. What others do in their private lives is not my business.

I believe strongly in monogamy. I'd never be in a relationship and have a friend with benefits at the same time. It's either this or that.

I think they might do a lot of good for people with trust issues. They might have a lot of trauma and underlying fears regarding relationships, so this could be their way of learning to be close to people without the risk of being hurt or rejected.

The problem usually lies when one person develops feelings while the other doesn't, so that's definitely something to look out for. But otherwise I don't really see the harm. If it helps people meet their needs and build confidence in themselves, then I'm all for it.

It makes me very angry when someone I care about wants to treat me that way.

FWB's worked for my girlfriend/future wife in college when I was away at another university. Her fwb's understood that she only considered them to be friends for fun times. If they tried to get serious, they lost their benefits, but she kept them as friends.

And if they have friends with benefits, then it appears women aren't monogamous, either.

I remember a survey from MANY years ago that women tend to "stray" when they are most fertile; presumed to be part of the drive for genetic diversity.

I don't quite see the connection between being monogamous or not, and FWB. Most of the FWB situations I hear about are between two single people.

Not for me but as long as each person is of the same mindset and they've talked through their ground-rules, why not?

I'd never have sex with anyone that I didn't have a mutual emotional commitment with.

I never really tried but I don’t think it would work for me

Never even considered it.

They are fine if nobody else is in the picture on either side. If you both find that's what you want from each other, fine

They are fun to explore a little wilder as judgement is virtually a non issue😈

Monogamous, some people is, some don´t.
IMO not gender related.

I had, long ago, a LTR that could be labeled as a FWB. An exclusive one, even so.
I think I wouldn´t get in that kind of relationship in any imaginable future. Not my choice.
But of course who knows.

I think everyone needs sex. If you’re already in a relationship, it’s best to keep it monogamous. But, if you need a male friend to help with your needs on occasion, I can’t see the harm if you treat it as intended.

They can be a lot of fun. They can fulfil a need until a more committed relationship is found too.

Any difference between FWB and a relationship?

Sometimes you just wanna feel good and then go on about the rest of your day 🤷
Sex and love can easily be two different things .

In my heart of hearts I am incredibly monogamous and FWB would only compromise my integrity when I get into a serious relationship.

Are you saying you don’t mind being “one of the friends with benefits “?

what like a plumber, electrician?.. 🤔
loves me a barter system.

If you want to be treated like a cum bucket they're great

It can work for a while and make the wait for a real relationship much more tolerable.

I have never been in a relationship like that but not against the idea in principle

Having someone to make love to is important, but sex?? not that important...

I’m fairly certain it either only exists online or it only exists in the US

Is what it is if the conditions are right yes if not no, lolz
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As long as it's understood by both parties, I don't see a problem.

I don't prefer that kind of relationship.

New research out shows women cheat more than men do 🤷

I catch the feels😭

They can get messy quickly. They can have their place but I wouldn’t disregard a monogamous relationship. Men can be and are monogamous.

I think it's beneficial