what is FWB relationship?
918034
Something that only degrades a woman (in my opinion) worse than an affair in a married or any relationship. If you're in one, get out of it now, its not worth it!
342571
I agree with you that in most relationships, it really bonds two people. There are a few exceptions but they are very rare.\nEach time I have sexy with my hubby, I feel closer than ever before!
479264
Activity partner is USUALLY some to go out and enjoy things with but the person is looking for a friendship or just companionship to do this. For example, One might post that they want an activity parner to start running with to keep each other motivated. An intimate encounter is usally someone looking for sex for the night or series of nights but the sole purpose of meeting each other would be to have sex.
390062
I am glad that you are asking this question, cause it means you are moving in a positive direction. Of course there is more to it then sex, relationship between two people is about mutual trust, accepting  each other with all of our flaws and faults, loving each other even when you don't feel like it.
979912
"No strings attached" doesn't mean "I couldn't care less about you" and the operative word in "friends with benefits *should* be "Friends" and not "benefits".\n\nI honestly can not tell what is on his mind, but here are some possibilities:\nIt could be he likes you and enjoyed himself and wants the pleasure to linger on for a while. Putting it another way, lets say that a guy is really into some sports, e.g. basketball, and him and a friend go for a game of hoops in the afternoon. He might like to meet that guy for happy hour just to talk about the game.\n\nOr maybe he cares for you as a friend and knowing that most women are more sensitive and worried about being a "ho" (as you put it), he is giving you a call to make it less "ho-ish" for you.\n\nMaybe he is having blossoming feelings for you, which might or not grow into something. Maybe he is even in love.\n\nNow for some negative possibilities:\nMaybe he is a love junkie and has a need for falling in love.\n\nOr (and this is the worst scenario) maybe the sex is not enough and he gets off on making women fall in love. This is how it might work for him. The game of sex&seduction is a game which is won when you overpower and controll the opponent: YOU. This can be achieved by seducing a virgin or a commited woman or by getting her to do something she might not be inclined to, like anal sex. In an extreme, it could come to rape. The thrill come from the feeling of power. In the relation you described, you are not being submissive at all and he might feel that making you falling in love would be a way to "submit you".\n\nOnce again, I have no idea of what is going on in his mind and these are only ideas. I hope they helped.
863030
Relationship: \nPros: Stability, security, deeper understanding, deeper connection, lower yield of STDs\nCons: Monotony, routine\n\nNo Strings Attached:\nPros: Spontaneous, changing, new experiences\nCons: Monotony, routine, Higher Chance of STDs, Higher Chance of unwanted pregnancy, leads to inability to commit\n\nPeople are people. If you can sleep around and that's what you want, go for it, but there are consequences. If someone gets their feelings hurt and its not you, who cares? \n\nBut if you aren't able to find sex exciting and fun with just one person, it doesn't mean you need to get another partner, it just means you aren't very good at it.
587428
Having a friend with benefits sounds like a splendid idea; however, why would you want to be "special friends" with someone who most likely has the same kind of "relationship" with someone else?  I would rather have "benefits" with just one person I trust will only have "benefits" with me.\n\nThis "special friend" is most likely loving this "relationship" you two have going on right now--he's a guy!  It doesn't sound like either one of you have feelings for each other, so it would not hurt either one of you to end it.  On the other hand, if you would like to explore an actual relationship with this person, then you should probably cut the secret stuff.
661540
Well he's using you...  Are you using him the same way?  If you've staked your heart in this guy, you might want to start moving on.  If you're having as much fun as he is though, just go with it.  A person's past CAN turn another person off of dating them.  That doesn't mean you can't be friends.  Or friends with benefits.  Seems like your guy wants to be friends with benefits.  Make sure you know and are clear about what you want and expect with him.  If you are both on the same page, great.  If not, you might need to work out a new arrangement...
929133
Yes, but they have to be on board aswell.    In college i had a great friend with benifits and we would call each other for booty calls all the time.We were good friends that tried to date, but knew that it could not work, we did however enjoy the physical with each other.   The funny thing is that i would call him over, then make him leave right after and he was totally cool with that.  After i started seeing someone seriously we ended the sexual part but remained friends.  I am now married with a child and he is friends with my husband and i.  My husband knows about the relationship also.  I kept things very open.
680030
There are two meanings of the phrase activity partner. On a profile in personals it usually means that person is looking for someone to have sex with, not necessarily a relationship. On the other end of that, an activity partner can mean that person is looking for someone to go on dates with and isn't looking to be involved in a sexual relationship. You'll have to read the whole profile to get an idea as to what each person means.
811971
Personally speaking, I think the best relationship you can be proud of is between a guy and gurl who were friends. What's friendship, if I may ask? It's getting acquainted with someone for a period of time to the extent that you think, speak, behave or act almost in the same way. I want you to check around and compare relationships built on friendship and those built on infatuation. The outcome is very obvious. Cheers.
1159862
Have you discussed that if you and him start to date that he should no longer have the friends with benefits?  Might want to set that standard before you date too long.  Could he change?  I'm sure he could.  But sex is important, you need to be upfront with that subject all the time.
341452
No not at all, I went through this same thing a couple of years ago a male frined and I both came outta long, serious relationships about the same time and were feeling quite down and bruised by the whole thing and ended up being together alot of the time talking about it and of course one thing led to another and we eventually slept together and it just became a habit (I know that sounds awful!!) but neither of us could face another relationship at that time and we aren't into one night stands so we'd just hook up have the best laugh and then enjoy great sex before saying goodbye in the morning with no pressure it was ideal, it went on for about two yeras until we both just met people we wanted to be with and then it fizzled out but we're still the best of friends now (purely platonic!!) so it worked out fine.  The only thing I'd watch out for is that you both understand the situation if one person has feelings that the other dosen't have then it will cause problems and you shouldn't do it but if you both know it's just sex cos you have needs then go for it.  Good Luck!!
1111945
Don't fall for the crap he's dishing out.  Unless BOTH parties want that "FWB" BS, then keep steppin'.  Him telling you that "you're cute" is not any kind of commitment.  Haven't you learned by now that men will say anything to get into your pants???? (Men, am I right?)\n\nWhat you describe would be an imbalanced relationship, where he gets everything he wants and you get nothing that you want except his company.  Even then, the control is in his hands.  Sweetheart, no doubt, you deserve so much more than that!\n\nGirlfriend, I'm giving you the advice I'd give my own sister or that I'd want somebody to give me:  Keep walking and eventually you will meet the ideal person for you.  In an ideal situation, both parties are thrilled to be with each other.  Both parties feel lucky.  And both parties derive benefit from the relationship.  Until you have that, don't settle for one drop less than what you deserve!!!!!\n\nC'mon, now.  Like rkrell and summersun both told you in your other incarnations of this question, "Don't do it."  Plus, please don't keep asking the question until you get the answer you want to hear.  Listen to the sound advice you're getting from the majority of those who answer you.  Okay?
208198
A steady relationship, if its a happy one, consists of many more things other than sex.  Nowadays we tend to focus a lot on sexual matters and to measure and judge people around us by this.  A happy relationship will have whatever is necessary to make it work, love, understanding, companionship, and ... ah yes, Sex!
980216
Just because he says he doesn't want to fall in love, doesn't mean it won't happen to him. If he likes hanging out with you without always getting some, then he at least wants to be friends with benefits. And if he's paying for stuff, then he wants to be more than friends. What's that saying...actions speak louder than words?
683598
HELL NO.\nWhy? I dont believe in casual sex but meaningful relationships and being with somebody just for a day or night for sex or cuddling time is just a waste of time, emotions and effort in the long run.