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FWB?
2stepz
Posts: 814 Member
How many of you have someone on the sidelines? Why?
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I have. But, it is a hard thing to manage and often not worth the effort.0
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Nope,no one here.0
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I have in the past.. But I picked someone I actually liked, so it heightened feelings and quickly became a bad idea.
I currently kind of have a FWB with my ex.. But then again, I am still in love with him and we will probably try to work things out in the next few months after we resolve some issues. This probably doesn't count.
FWB relationships aren't for everyone... If my current situation wasn't with my ex, I probably wouldn't be doing it.0 -
I do. He is someone that I dated in the past (almost 6 years ago). We have maintained a friendship and get together when single...
Why though? Besides the obvious,...it just works for us. We do care about each other and connect on a sexual level, it was the rest that we had a problem with.
We have both dated/had relationships with other people in the past 6 years and when that happens the other just knows to back off. Its never an issue and neither of us has cheated on a S/O because of it, nor would we.0 -
Yes of course and for the obvious reason....sex! If and when I am in a relationship the FWB has to go but that's the role and all parties should/do know that.0
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I do. He is someone that I dated in the past (almost 6 years ago). We have maintained a friendship and get together when single...
Why though? Besides the obvious,...it just works for us. We do care about each other and connect on a sexual level, it was the rest that we had a problem with.
We have both dated/had relationships with other people in the past 6 years and when that happens the other just knows to back off. Its never an issue and neither of us has cheated on a S/O because of it, nor would we.
Thats what you want.. So jelly :laugh:0 -
I do. He is someone that I dated in the past (almost 6 years ago). We have maintained a friendship and get together when single...
Why though? Besides the obvious,...it just works for us. We do care about each other and connect on a sexual level, it was the rest that we had a problem with.
We have both dated/had relationships with other people in the past 6 years and when that happens the other just knows to back off. Its never an issue and neither of us has cheated on a S/O because of it, nor would we.
Thats what you want.. So jelly :laugh:
Ideally, yes. However, since only one of the guys I've dated lives in the same state as I do now, and he's not interested... that's not an option.0 -
Why? Why not!! Sex is a great stress reliever :bigsmile:
Although my one seems to have disappeared :sad: But this happens when either of us finds someone else. Its something we spoke about when we realised it was happening, Gosh, about 3 years ago!
It took me a long time to get my head round the FWB thing. Back in the day, people just had bad relationships! Now, sex is no longer taboo and everyone is honest about getting their needs met. So, when you meet someone that doesnt quite match your relationship criteria, but you are happy to spend time together without the emotional and domestic ties, you get into a FWB situation. From what I've read here, it works differently for different people. And for some, it won't work at all. All I can say is that you make your own rules up, between you, and while that works for both of you, it's sweet. But you really have to be honest with each other and with yourself. It's not a substitute for a relationship, but it can enhance your singledom! :flowerforyou:0 -
I've done it before, but in a much larger city. FWB in a small town just seems like a bad idea, so I haven't picked it up lately. However, there IS a military base half an hour down the road... I'm sure I could recruit a volunteer or two there. Just thought I'd see what has worked for others in the past/present.0
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Right here!!!
Ive had the same one for a VERY long time.
I aint the settle down type.
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currently taking applications...0
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currently taking applications...
me too, quite literally... CL is amazingly entertaining for such things. LOTS of screening required, though.0 -
I don't, but have in the past. Food for thought: If you get into something like that, maybe you just don't want a relationship. If you do want a relationship you could miss out on what you want by having an FWB on the side. People can sense when someone else is in the picture. Grey areas = no bueno!0
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I do. He is awesome, just not boyfriend material. I need my independance so it's perfect. He does his thing, I do mine and every few weeks we get together and do our thing. :blushing: No strings, it works for me.0
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currently taking applications...
me too, quite literally... CL is amazingly entertaining for such things. LOTS of screening required, though.
Haha, I am WAY too shy for that! Have you had luck?0 -
currently taking applications...
me too, quite literally... CL is amazingly entertaining for such things. LOTS of screening required, though.
Haha, I am WAY too shy for that! Have you had luck?
Definitely been flooded with responses... most are crude, can't follow instructions, or are just not appealing. A few possibilities... I guess we'll see if there are any diamonds in the rough.0 -
currently taking applications...
me too, quite literally... CL is amazingly entertaining for such things. LOTS of screening required, though.
What is Craigs List that you all speak about?? A dating site?? :huh:0 -
I think it's like the classifieds of dating maybe? Im not entirely sure0
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LOL:blushing: I have 2......
1 is just a really good friend who scratches an occasional it.
The second one I was introduced to in January and we just kinda fell into bed together.
I love it cause its takes all the stress out of looking to date. I'm not gonna jump into a relationship til I find the right guy and this way everybodies happy :smokin:0
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