Overall, FWB can be a great form of temporary pleasure for those living busy, independent, free-spirited lives. Just know that if emotional and romantic feelings do creep in, you must communicate them and be prepared to walk away if the other person doesnt feel the same.

Does Friends With Benefits ever work?

Studies have shown that with good communication and boundaries, friends with benefits arrangements can work, but the scenarios almost inevitably turn complicated over time. To help you navigate the messiness of FWBs, we asked dating experts for tips to ensure that the relationship doesnt blow up in your face.

Do Friends With Benefits ever end well?

A successful friends with benefits relationship will end when the relationship is no longer serving one/both of you, or when one of you starts dating another person more seriously. Most FWB do not end with you dating your bed buddy! For this reason, you should not become FWB with someone that you are already into.