Friends with benefits - friends by day, lovers by night.
Henry Cloud
Dating is a give and take. If you only see it as "taking," you are not getting it.
Mae West
Save a boyfriend for a rainy day - and another, in case it doesn't rain.
Taylor Swift
I'm not the girl who always has a boyfriend. I'm the girl who rarely has a boyfriend.
Write a Dating Profile That Will Get You Dates
Just like in real life, a first impression is incredibly important, if not more important when you meet someone through a dating app. So take the time to make your profile as strong as possible, without exaggerating.
Your profile should reflect who you are. There's no point in attracting as many matches as possible when dates show that they had very different expectations based on your profile. However, try to make a good impression: after all, this is what you would do if you met someone in the pub or bar.
Like every other dating app, at fwbmatch.com you have the possibility to express yourself at the "About me" section. This is the ideal place to show your own personality. Upload a photo, complete all the fields and select your interests. Attractive profile photos generate more clicks, views & favourites.
After all, the main point of having a FWB is to have amazing, satisfying sex. Be honest about what you like and what you don’t like.
Do's and don'ts
Do's
Be honest
The basis of an FWB relationship is that both must be open and honest with each other. It doesn't work if one person is hiding things from the other. Sooner or later the truth comes out and it's the end of the story. Discuss honestly what you feel for each other and what the expectations are of the relationship. Both have to be satisfied with the FWB relationship and say that it is not meant forever.
Make yourself pretty
It is tempting to wear your grandmother's underpants or sloppy sweater once you are home from work, but if your FWB partner comes along, this is not possible. It is possible in a romantic relationship with someone you live with, but not if you have an FWB relationship. You are expected to make yourself beautiful; wear some sexy lingerie and make all the preparations you would make as it was your first date.
Let her or him know what you want
A Friends with Benefits relationship works best when the sex is great. It's not a relationship with someone you'll be tied to for the rest of your life. This gives you the opportunity to really tell what you like and don't like, including the things you wouldn't tell a romantic partner.
Have safe sex
Make sure to use a condom. With this type of relationship this is even more important than with a "normal" relationship. It is not a long-term relationship, so not practicing safe sex can come with serious consequences.The consequences of unprotected sex, whether diseases or unwanted pregnancy, can have long-lasting impacts on your life.
Don'ts
Don't expect too much
Don't think that you can remain friends with benefits with eachother forever. Things might change and you should be ready to move on at any time. If things don't work out the way you both planned it, it's time for someone new or something else.
Don't be jealous
After you've made arrangements with which you both agree, there's no place for jealousy. The moment one of you has jealous feelings, you know there's more involved than just sex. Keep in mind that Jealousy will ruin the whole thing.
Don't be too close
Spending time together should be fun and easy. The moment one of the two starts to bother the other, it becomes annoying. The other can quickly get a feeling of tightness. It soon gives the impression that you have started to think differently about it.
Don't expect hearts and flowers
You’re not in a real relationship, so don’t expect any of the small things you might get if you were an actual couple. If you’re after the bells and whistles, and sex is not your primary thing, you’re looking in the wrong place.
Safe dating
Meeting in person for the first time.
Meet eachother in a neutral place, preferable somewhere public. You could go for a walk, or meet in a nice town mall with a cup of coffee. Don’t have them pick you up at home or at your place of work because if sparks don’t fly, you might feel exposed afterwards.
Tell one or two good friends about your date, where you’re going and at what time you expect to be back. And take your mobile with you. If you want to be extra safe, you can text your friends some additional information about your dating partner, such as the licence plate number of their car, or what they’re wearing...
Don’t leave your food or drinks unattended on a first dates with complete new persons. Many substances that are slipped into drinks are odorless and colorless date rape drugs that can make you disoriented or even unconscious.
Whenever you feel uncomfortable, just leave. If there isn't a spark, or if your instincts are telling you something's wrong or you feel unsafe, just leave. It’s okay to end the date early if you’re feeling uncomfortable.
