Should I be worried about the direction my casual relationship with a married guy is heading in? If so, how do I tactfully deal with it?
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posted by houndsoflove
on Feb 4, 2013 -
36 answers
I am starting a casual relationship/FWB situation. Previously, I'd only had sex in a relationship or a one night stand. What should I be thinking about ahead of time? What are some guidelines/general expectations that you've used in this situation?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 27, 2013 -
7 answers
FWB: It's fun and easy and we seem to have no problem keeping it casual-- turns out that's probably because he has a girlfriend!
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 18, 2013 -
43 answers
I haven't had sex in more than three years. I am going out of my freaking mind. One of my New Year's resolutions is that I must end this dry spell. I have a friend with whom I would like to start sharing some benefits. How do I go about this?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 5, 2013 -
38 answers
I have a lot of female friends. Lately, a number of them have begun giving me romantic vibes. I have never dated a friend in my entire life - I have often
become friends with people I dated, but never the other way around. How do I pursue this type of thing? (Snowflake details inside.)
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posted by wolfdreams01
on Jan 2, 2013 -
25 answers
Should I pursue a casual FWB relationship with this narcissistic but very intellectually interesting and sexy jerk?
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posted by tamagogirl
on Dec 27, 2012 -
109 answers
My FWB is Jekyll and Hyde, acting like a jealous boyfriend, then rationalizing it. When I try to talk to him about it he goes into denial. Help?
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posted by sucky_poppet
on Dec 14, 2012 -
31 answers
Divorce from abusive ex almost final, unexpectedly slept with a friend. We have loads in common but he's not (yet?) available. Cool it, or enjoy?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 17, 2012 -
31 answers
I can't trust my girlfriend. I haven't been able to trust past girlfriends. Help? (snowflake details ahead)
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 11, 2012 -
27 answers
I've achieved the absolutely perfect FWB situation. Absolutely perfect aside from the fact that I can't stand him.
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posted by ad4pt
on Jun 4, 2012 -
32 answers
I have too much of a good thing. A lot of people want to date me. I am not interested in most of them beyond friendship, though, and I'm in a really comfortable FWB situation and don't want "the whole enchilada" of commitment, yet I only want this one person.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 12, 2012 -
23 answers
In July, I entered my only FWB relationship. I started catching feelings, and he decided he couldn't reciprocate. He came back into my life on New Year's Eve wanting more. HOWEVER, I have found out some things that have inspired my current run for the hills (irrelevant as it may be, the nitty-gritty is inside). How do I tell him that I know the truth? Or, should I just go cold turkey on communication?
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posted by acertainseason
on Jan 4, 2012 -
26 answers
Hooked up with a friend (having recently gotten out of a relationship), was I being too distant the morning after? Asking because I'm interested in hooking up again and want to know how to approach him again.
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posted by 01080591
on Dec 5, 2011 -
22 answers
How do I introduce new girlfriends/dates to a best friend who also happens to be somewhat of an old flame?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 20, 2011 -
43 answers
Questions about FWB relationships. We dated a few years ago and had an amicable break-up. We got along in a lot of ways but there were important differences. A few months ago we ran into each other and had coffee and wound up in bed.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 9, 2011 -
22 answers
A good friend intentionally hurt me. I cut off all contact in an attempt to move on, which so far seems to be working. The only problem? He's also my roommate and business partner. He'll be home from an extended absence soon and I need help drawing and maintaining boundaries for two people who should realistically have no contact with each other, but are instead stuck sharing a bathroom and a checking account.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 24, 2010 -
23 answers
A friend and I are verging on adding "-with-benefits" to our relationship, and I need some help deciding what to do. Warning: young adult stupidity and beanplating inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 21, 2010 -
47 answers
What does it mean when a guy apologize and cries in front of you yet still behaves inappropriately?
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posted by wcmf
on Apr 14, 2010 -
66 answers
Does he actually like me as a person or is he only interested in sex (29 yr old woman w/no experience)?
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posted by wcmf
on Mar 4, 2010 -
56 answers
I accepted a date from a much younger guy and am now having second thoughts. Help me navigate this situation, which is quickly becoming really weird for me.
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posted by SkylitDrawl
on May 31, 2009 -
36 answers
Me to my FWB: "How do you feel about a long-term relationship?" Her: "Sometimes I think, 'Not in a million years...'
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posted by thelettere
on Apr 5, 2009 -
24 answers
We were friends-more than friends-back to friends (his call, not mine). Externally I have handled it well, I think. Internally, I am splitting - either limerant or indifferent. Oh, his mom has cancer too...
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 4, 2009 -
11 answers
So, I'm 21 years old and trying to figure out the appropriate way to treat sexual relationships. On the one hand, I want to become more experienced and enjoy my youth. On the other hand, I don't want to be too hedonistic if this might damage future relationships or my ability to trust or be trusted. I would like to try out a few relationships first before seeking something long-term, but I don't want this to hurt my chances for something long-term. Are there any ground rules I need to lay down beforehand? Am I expecting to have my cake and eat it too?
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posted by whitedoor
on Jun 14, 2008 -
26 answers
