dropdeadlegs Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 whats an fwb? im new here!!!! FWB = Friend(s) with Benefits; ie: friends having a sexual relationship that is not to be considered romantic, and for many not exclusive. Link to post Share on other sites
Maria33 Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 I was in a relationship like this after a long term relationship break-up.Think I wasn't quite ready for anything else. It wasn't good for me as he was still "looking for Ms Right" and my self esteem took a dive. Now that things are over he states he loves me......sure....but not like the way love should be....so I will never go back to something that ultimately left me feeling so empty and wondering what was wrong with me that I wasn't Ms Right... This is me. I was married for years, have had a few dates and really liked this one guy. I got over him and now he's back. It took him 3 weeks of talking to get me to agree to a FWB. Of course, I'm hoping for something more. I know he likes me or why after 5 months would he come back looking for me? The FWB situation fits because he's coming out of a bad marriage and isn't ready for a new commitment. I on the other hand, feel ready for one. I agreed to it to be close to him, thinking that I can handle it and I guess hoping his feelings will get stronger. Well we saw each other 3 times last week then I haven't heard from him for the whole week. So now I have those feelings, just like you said. I feel empty wanting to be with him and wondering why I'm not good enough for more than just a FWB. Does it ever actually work out? If you actually both like each other? Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeadlegs Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 This is me. I was married for years, have had a few dates and really liked this one guy. I got over him and now he's back. It took him 3 weeks of talking to get me to agree to a FWB. Of course, I'm hoping for something more. I know he likes me or why after 5 months would he come back looking for me? The FWB situation fits because he's coming out of a bad marriage and isn't ready for a new commitment. I on the other hand, feel ready for one. I agreed to it to be close to him, thinking that I can handle it and I guess hoping his feelings will get stronger. Well we saw each other 3 times last week then I haven't heard from him for the whole week. So now I have those feelings, just like you said. I feel empty wanting to be with him and wondering why I'm not good enough for more than just a FWB. Does it ever actually work out? If you actually both like each other? Maria, This is dangerous. Reading these forums tells me that when one wants more than a FWB relationship one often gets hurt. Tread carefully with your heart, sweetie! It is hard to separate sexual intimacy from actual intimacy. Link to post Share on other sites
painting_monalisa Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Maria, So far I have never met anyone who FWB has turned into a real full on relationship. It is not worth the effort and damage to your self esteem. Move forward there are too many other people who will want you for a "real Love" relationship. You will see how much the FWB relationship was lacking. Don't waste too much time on this man. Link to post Share on other sites
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