Having friends with benefits is sometimes a little fun though it comes with precautions. It means that there are no strings attached and the relationship will end anytime without hard feelings or heartbreaks. People have friends with benefits for various reasons that include sexual pleasure, business, education or favors. It is important to know that friends with benefits should never lead to anything serious about it. Here are the rules that will help you so that you do not land in serious trouble.
Rule number is never expected it to turn into a relationship- Never expect that what you having will lead to a love affair of a serious relationship business wise or anything related to it. Always stick to your lane and know exactly what you are looking for in a friend.
Always be clear on what you are looking for- Tell your partner what the friendship is all about before even the relationship begins so that both of you understand what you are looking for. Once again expect no returns; it’s just pure friendship for a while.
A few weeks or months into the friendship, it is important to assess your feelings about the relationship. If you feel that you are becoming too close to your partner, end the relationship as soon as possible. If the relationship has no effect on your lifestyle or daily routine or feelings then continue with the friendship.
Read your partners feelings too and get ready t deal with them- if you find that your partner has developed feelings toward you, end the relationship immediately. Telling him or her to stop the feelings won’t help; simply end the relationship before it is too late.
Always keep in mind it is sexual, business or benefits not emotional- each time you meet your friend always remind yourself that no emotions are required and no feelings should be applied.
If the friendship is sexual, use protection all the time- use condoms or pills to avoid pregnancy or anything related to it such as the Sexually Transmitted Infections as it would bring about disagreements and emotions later on. Protect yourself from such.
Talk about it and how it is going to end- friendship with benefits at some point in life it has to end. Always talk about how it should end and when it should end without hurting anybody.
Of course, the last rule is that it should be fun! Enjoy the benefits because it will end soon and is not permanent.