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Whether you’ve just gotten out of a long-term relationship, are busy at work or simply want to “do you” for a while, there comes a time in every woman’s life when you just don’t want a serious relationship.
Of course, that doesn’t mean you want to be a freaking nun. While you’re focusing on doing you, every now and then you’d like to have a hot man-thing to come over and do you as well.
Fortunately, there is a simple solution for this common dilemma: the fuck buddy. (Or, if you prefer, the friend with benefits. Geez, you’re so prim.)
Now, the fuck buddy relationship is designed to provide carefree, uncomplicated sex without commitment. However, humans by nature are complicated beings, so if you’re not careful, drama can unwittingly tiptoe its way in and basically ruin everything.
I’ve personally engaged in both successful and unsuccessful FWB situations, so leave the agony to me and learn from my experience.
My #1 rule is this: the key to keeping your casual coitus fun and headache-free is selecting the right partner. Follow these tips on picking the right lovah to ensure your bangin’ remains, well, bangin’.
He should have at least one relationship deal breaker.
One of the most common killers of a beautiful FWB relationship is when one person starts catching the feels for the other, and let’s face it, the majority of the time it’s the one with the vagina.
Even though you don’t intend for it to happen, those pesky bonding hormones infiltrate your brain post-orgasm and you suddenly feel an overwhelming urge to bake for him.
Trust me, you do not want to fall for your fuck buddy. Doing so could only spell disaster and don’t try to delude yourself into thinking that this could blossom into a meaningful relationship like it did for Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher in “No Strings Attached.” Because nine times out of ten, it won’t.
Doh! What are the other tips, you ask? Yes, there are more, but you’ll need to get the superfun Single Woman Dating ebook to find out. Of course it’s worth it! Get the book by clicking the image below. It’ll change your life.
Here’s some sexy recommendations to set the mood with your buddy:
- The Complete Illustrated Kama Sutra – Awww yeah. It’s a classic for a reason.
- Brooklinen Luxury Sateen 4 Piece Sheet Set – Buttery smooth luxe sheets against naked bodies, need I say more?
- Aromatherapy Sensual Massage Oil for Couples – Smells soooooo good.
- Sensual Massage Candle for Date Night – This one’s a two-fer – the wax doubles as massage oil when melted.
- “Smells Like We’re Going to Have Sex” candle – I mean, this one’s just funny.
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Thanks for a grreat read
Really!! That’s good advice any girl can get in choosing f**k buddy. Haven’t experienced FWB yet, will definitely look for one.
Thanks for the advice.
I love this! so much. Very relatable. I especially liked the first point – THEY MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE DEAL BREAKER. As humans, we tend to gravitate towards people that we would date but it is so important for a functional FWB that we separate this emotionally. but howwwww! by reading your excellent blog is how!
Should the guy be smart, intelligent and able to handle different topics?
My FWB cancelled on me last minute saying he was ill, however 2 hours before he was asking if I fancied drinks. Guess he got a better offer. Do I ditch him or give him another chance.?
There’s actually an entire book written about this called The Friends With Benefits Rulebook lol. Seriously. It’s on amazon, google it (author is stacy freedman). I loved it and it might also help some of you form getting too attached or choosing the wrong guy to be your fck buddy
I had one for 25 years {met at 17 ended at 42 except for when we were married to other people for a few years} till I fell for him. We had awesome chemistry and boy did he know his way around my body, but we never clicked as a couple.. We saw each other whenever for 25 years till I fell for him and that ended it. Was great fun though, { still wish him well and when we see each other now, we are still friendly, just not in the old way any more.} Enjoy ladies but don’t break the rules. I also had another one for a year, but he broke the rule and I ended it.Would never date that one in public.
Very enjoyable post. I believe sex buddies are fine but there’s the risk of falling in love with them and this will definitely ruin the whole experience. Good job SingleGirlie!
I have given this same advice to friends and clients. I usually tell them that you want to like them enough to sleep with them but not so much that you want a relationship with them.
Great post! but i think i’ll just get myself a really good vibrator and play it safe 😀
this is bullshit fuck buddies just lead to pain and sorrow. If you want to have fuck them make sure you want to be with them long term otherwise what’s the point? Fuck fuck buddies.
Wow… Nice guidelines! ^^ Having a f**ck buddy, you should be mentally matured knowing that your buddy will have a true partner anytime.
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This has been playing on my mind recently. but I actually think the guy is too sensitive and too nice to mess around with 😦
Keep on looking!
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Hey! I just stumbled across your blog (actually was feeling sad and pathetic and single so I googled single girl blogs) and boy am I glad I did. Turns out, I totally botched a perfectly fabulous fuck buddy situation with FEELINGS- damn it. He was a 10 year younger boy toy to boot! If only I had read your rules prior to choosing this succulent young thing- I would have been all the wiser. Thank goodness you are here now, I will follow with fervor. Thank you so much- Fucking hysterical! Cheers!
Ah, friggin’ feelings always get in the way. But hey, it’s natural.
I’ve got 2 Fwb going on. The one is there to make me emotionally feel good, and the other is to sexually make me feel good. I will admit, I find myself getting attached to the Fuck buddy. I have been able to let my feelings not get in the way. I rarely get in touch with him first although every time I get a notification I hope it’s him. My emotional buddy wants to be more but I like keeping it the way it is. Mind you, we play around but not as intense as with Fb
This was a hoot! Glad I found you over at Awkward Pause today…I love how you hold your own with the boys 🙂
Thanks, Mama! Those boys need a little ass-whooping from time to time 😉
I’m sure they love your ass whoopins!
Don’t let them tell you different 😉
Okay, this is good stuff. Good hygiene and good manners are a must.
I also have my own personal criteria. Muscles, tats, and if they drive a motorcycle, it’s kind of a done deal.
I met one recently. He has potential. I’ll keep you posted. I may actually post about him.
Wait, I’ve never done that EVER! Am I really going to write about my sex life?
How’s that working for ya? Never done that before. I blog about sex often, but never about someone I’m actually having #sexytimes with.
Wellll, that’s sort of a big part of my blog. I mean, just in that it’s about being single and dating and sex is a big part of it. It also makes for funny stories. Being anonymous helps. I probably wouldn’t do it if I weren’t anonymous. BUT, being anonymous has its drawbacks as well. I’ve missed out on some great opportunities because I won’t reveal my identity. Nothing is fair.
Do keep me posted on the potential FB. Hope it’s goooood.
I’m anonymous so i can write anything- And I have decided to online date specifically to blog about it- I hope it’s nightmarishly funny!
Oh, godspeed, girl. Nightmarish is about right. Can’t wait to hear about it.
I suppose that calling myself a willing and wanna-be “Buck Fuddy” would not only continue indefinitely my solitary evenings, but it might also get me banned from your blog. Consequently, I stand back admiringly and marvel at that simgle-girl mind that produced the words and collected the images of this posting.
If ‘hung like a horse’ doesn’t exclude an ex from consideration, then ‘hung like a hamster’ certainly should, and there are a fair number out there.
Nice job telling it like it is, with some fun humor along the way. 🙂
Thank you! Humor makes everything better. EVERYTHING.
Oh this is so perfect! I absolutely agree with everything you said. Although it is making me really want a ‘friends with benefits’…
Thanks, Daile! And I can tell you this, they are EASY to find.
It sucks being born in India. You’re married by the time you realize your need some real ‘doing’.
Oh shiz, really? So you’re left to do your husband only? Egads.
Well, we can always divorce the husband, then get a new husband!
Aha… a loophole!
I had a fuck buddy earlier this year, it was all good and I thought I wasn’t attached in the least, but it hurt a bit when he got a real girlfriend, it wasn’t too bad though and I’d do it again. The respectful one is number one I think it should be mutually fun, not some deal where he makes you feel like an unpaid prostitute. And wow, if a guy said to me he “wasn’t really into food” that’d be it for me. I once started to go off a guy because he said he didn’t like baked dinners. Who doesn’t like baked dinners????
He didn’t like baked dinners? Like, food you put in the oven? That’s odd. He also probably hated kittens. You really dodged a bullet there.
Dang, only missed it by 7 criteria.
Welp… try again in a year.
Awesome points! I’m going to forward this to all my single lady friends that need these pointers! 🙂
Yeah! It’s v. important information for a single lady.
Mine didn’t work because while we weren’t best friends, we had known each other for a while. I didn’t realize until late that we should not have been buddies at all, much less FWBs. He was creepy.
Aw man, that sucks. There’s really nothing like sex to really get to know a person, creepy tendencies and all. Hope he’s gone now.
I had a fuck buddy he asked if I wont catch emotions I said if I do I will back away. The last time I invited him over he didn’t come he said his at work but he would love to. After that he went silent it’s been months now we haven’t spoke or sent each other texts. And I am seriously hooked I even dream about him. should I vall him and confess or leave it cause I think ive already shot myself in the foot.