The friends with benefits (FWB) relationship is one of the most advantageous arrangements in which a guy can find himself. We can prevent the, ahem, loneliness that often comes with being single and simultaneously avoid the sometimes unwanted limitations of having a significant other. However, it’s also one of the scenarios most prone to disaster that we as men face on the social scene. In honor of the upcoming and aptly titled Mila Kunis/Justin Timberlake flick Friends With Benefits, here are a five tips from our team at The Art of Charm—and our female confidantes—to help you set up a drama-free FWB situation.
1. Talk It Out
Honesty is (damn near) always the best policy when it comes to dealing with a woman’s emotions. Our girl Sadie, 27, notes that it’s much better to chat about the type of arrangement you want before you hook up the first time. That can be scary/tricky to pull off, but you will want to discuss things sooner rather than later…within reason. If you’ve just slept together, handling this over breakfast is better than bringing it up the second you roll off of her. That’s just cold, son.
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Too many guys like to repair the relationship after they’ve had sex, and she got angry because you didn’t talk to her after. It’s always better to spend a little time with a girl you just slept with, if you know your gonna see her again. If not, you just create a whole bunch of problems down the road.
It’s also all about communication. If you want to see other girls, then tell her you want to see other girls. Don’t keep coming back to her and then wonder why she’s becoming attached.
If you do things right, then friends with benefits can be some of the best “friends” you have
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