The Benefits of a “Friend with Benefits”?
Everyone has likely heard the term, “friend with benefit” (or FWB, for short). This is simply the politically-correct term for someone you have sex with, without being in an actual relationship. But are there other benefits involved with this situation? What about drawbacks? The most obvious advantage to this situation is that you will be having some sex. Congratulations! However, this can work in your favor in more than one way. Assuming you are still actively dating and/or looking for “that special someone,” the fact that you are getting some physical relief at the same time means you will be more relaxed and less likely to appear desperate. In fact, you will be less desperate, which leads to the next positive… Your self-esteem will be boosted. If you have been in the dating world without any luck for months or years, your confidence will likely have taken a bit of downturn. Why is no one interested?! However, with a FWB-situation, you know that at least...