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 knee_hacker
Joined: 11/15/2005
Msg: 26
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I was churning the idea in my head when a word or two Fauz said in his post hit me. Myth and when he said it's a great idea. FWB'S is alot like communism, great concept and looks good on paper but when you actually try it out the flaws are evident. In the end someone always gets a little more screwed and not only in the literal sense either.
 mysterygal505
Joined: 2/8/2006
Msg: 27
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Posted: 6/7/2006 10:34:58 AM
well friends with bens .hmmmmmmm
ive tryed it ...it is alott of fun when they dont get attached ..and not as expensive as a relationship would be ...
 daBiker68
Joined: 3/3/2004
Msg: 28
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Posted: 6/7/2006 12:01:30 PM
Friends with benefits can be great, as long as the friends are mature and aware of what the benefits and disadvantages can be. A one-on-one relationship is ALWAYS better in my books, but in the meantime.... ya know?

Brian
 FauzWuzHere
Joined: 8/26/2004
Msg: 29
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Posted: 6/7/2006 2:19:29 PM

"FWB'S is alot like communism, great concept and looks good on paper but when you actually try it out the flaws are evident. In the end someone always gets a little more screwed and not only in the literal sense either."


Yeah, its a socialist/communist concept and sure looks lovely on paper, but in the end one person ends up capitializing on it more than the other and at that point it, then anarchy breaks out.
 nb_native
Joined: 10/2/2004
Msg: 30
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Posted: 6/7/2006 2:31:28 PM
That is not always the case where one will capitialize on it more then the other. Alot of people are mature enough to handle this sort of friendhsip. At that point... both sides can benefit. I did post in here earlier on about my views so I won't get into it any further. But Friends with benefits do work.. with 2 consenting, mature adults.
 FauzWuzHere
Joined: 8/26/2004
Msg: 31
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Posted: 6/7/2006 2:44:44 PM
I agree NB, I was generalizing.
 knee_hacker
Joined: 11/15/2005
Msg: 32
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Posted: 6/7/2006 2:52:56 PM
I agree it can work it's just one of those situations that they too often get mixed up because of misinterpretations or someone falls for the other and the other doesn't want to go that way.
 nb_native
Joined: 10/2/2004
Msg: 33
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Posted: 6/7/2006 3:45:13 PM
Yes.. that is the case sometimes... but that is why you have "the discussion" beforehand. So that both parties are in an understanding. If they aren't.. then it shouldn't happen.
 CanadianCuty
Joined: 11/2/2005
Msg: 34
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Posted: 6/7/2006 6:37:11 PM
I agree with nb_Native... friends with benifits is a great thing for people not in a relationship but not wanting to go without sex either. It's called MAINTENANCE. I love having a maintenance man. I would sooner be having my "benifits" from a friend rather than picking up some stranger I know nothing about.
 regal lady
Joined: 4/11/2006
Msg: 35
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Posted: 6/7/2006 7:13:11 PM

I love having a maintenance man. I would sooner be having my "benifits" from a friend rather than picking up some stranger I know nothing about.


Maintenance man, I love that!!!

Well having a FWB can be great but can have problems too. Once you do find that "special someone" it then becomes hard to stay friends with your FWB. "Knowing" each other in that way can cause strain on the friendship and I'm sure your new someone will suspect something more than just friends.

It's a risk you take, but I too would rather have someone I know than a total stranger.
 regal lady
Joined: 4/11/2006
Msg: 36
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Posted: 6/7/2006 7:16:07 PM
Yup, nothing like having a good oil change and lube job done to keep things running smoothly! LOL
 cail
Joined: 4/8/2005
Msg: 37
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Posted: 6/7/2006 8:19:44 PM
Now where can I get in on this LUBE JOB??



 PocketAces81
Joined: 8/3/2005
Msg: 38
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Posted: 6/7/2006 11:37:22 PM
I wondered about this question myself, and after a lot of pondering and research, I realized that in order for this to happen, you actually need to have friends... wow... totally puts me out of contension....
 roamer506
Joined: 6/7/2005
Msg: 39
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Posted: 6/8/2006 4:49:59 AM
ok so where are all theses friends with benefits hanging out
I;ll be your friend ladies
and maintance man
 SuEfLeTcH
Joined: 6/11/2005
Msg: 40
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Posted: 6/8/2006 4:54:16 AM
See now I could use a maintenance man, the sink leaks and I need some painting done, and the lawn seeded.......
 knee_hacker
Joined: 11/15/2005
Msg: 41
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Posted: 6/8/2006 6:05:07 AM
though i must say the benefit of having a friend out weighs being a loner
 lookforlove
Joined: 10/30/2005
Msg: 42
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Posted: 6/9/2006 12:28:56 PM
i've never tried it but i'm willing to
 knee_hacker
Joined: 11/15/2005
Msg: 43
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Posted: 6/9/2006 12:38:02 PM
thanks guy I always knew I was pretty
 daBiker68
Joined: 3/3/2004
Msg: 44
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Posted: 6/9/2006 12:41:06 PM
*taking notes of the different gals who have ok'd it... *

KIDDING!!! but I bet some of the guys HAVE done that, hehe

Brian
 knee_hacker
Joined: 11/15/2005
Msg: 45
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Posted: 6/9/2006 12:45:17 PM
shhh ur giving away all our secrets :P
 snugglez_4u
Joined: 3/1/2006
Msg: 46
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Posted: 6/9/2006 12:55:44 PM
FBW is a great thing if both decide that is what you want..... only that....

What happens when you decide that you are both game and then one person enjoys it more then the other, at that point I think it may become a little awkward........
 hedgehogrgc
Joined: 4/30/2006
Msg: 47
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Posted: 6/9/2006 11:31:19 PM
Well some people have the capacity to stay within the pre arranged parameters. If the people are mature enough to be able to do this they should be mature enough to say "hey your not doing it for me.....do it this way and/or bye"

Like me i would be happy just to find someone to cuddle with....lol

I know cheesy!
 cail
Joined: 4/8/2005
Msg: 48
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Posted: 6/10/2006 3:22:56 AM
I'll cuddle with you Hedge..
 cail
Joined: 4/8/2005
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Posted: 6/10/2006 3:24:21 AM
But remember I'm the pitcher not the catcher...
 RedHeadsDoItBetter
Joined: 4/14/2006
Msg: 50
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Posted: 6/10/2006 5:23:53 AM
OMG lol, these threads keep on getting more and more intresting roflmao
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