How many friends with benefits have you had?
I've had several. It's kind of my preferred relationship type until I fall for them by accident.
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swirlie · F
Friends with benefits have primarily formed the foundation of my social circles since my first days of dating which began at 14 for me. I have about 3 social circles in total of which by default, I become friends with people who share the common interests of that social circle.
The secret I have learned since my teens however, is to never fully commit to anyone within a social circle while actively receiving social benefits from someone (or those) from within that circle.
To broach the contrary however, fully committing to someone within a social circle as described will always permanently change the social dynamic I hold within that circle, which then means the circle itself will eventually split-off from myself and that person(s) of interest.
If ever that 'full commitment' to one from within the circle is ended, so ends my connection to that circle and a new social dynamic must be sought which usually involves new people whom were not connected to the previous circle.
The secret I have learned since my teens however, is to never fully commit to anyone within a social circle while actively receiving social benefits from someone (or those) from within that circle.
To broach the contrary however, fully committing to someone within a social circle as described will always permanently change the social dynamic I hold within that circle, which then means the circle itself will eventually split-off from myself and that person(s) of interest.
If ever that 'full commitment' to one from within the circle is ended, so ends my connection to that circle and a new social dynamic must be sought which usually involves new people whom were not connected to the previous circle.