You can benefit from casual sexual relationships in many ways. Fuckbuddies can help build sexual confidence, fulfill needs, and bring joy to someone’s lives. You’ll want to keep your fuckbuddy once you find one. Although it sounds simple, complications can occur when two people share their most intimate moments. While there are many rules that can be followed to build and sustain a good fuckbuddy relationship with your partner, one rule is more important than the others. What is that rule? Do not show affection for your fuckbuddy. This might be a challenge if you’re an emotional person. This is why we have created this guide to help you avoid feeling these feelings for a FWB.
Be truthful with yourself
You need to have a talk with yourself before you can move forward with any fuckbuddy relationships. Although FWBs can be amazing, they are not for everyone. This is what you want to do. Do you accept the fact that your fuckbuddy won’t feel anything for you, and that he/she doesn’t have to? Do you have the ability to have sex with someone without feeling romantic? You should make sure you choose the right fuck buddy for your situation.
Avoid deep conversation
It is best to keep the conversation light and avoid feeling for your fuckbuddy. Deep connections are the key to friendship and relationship. Deep connections are made through intense conversation and an openness between people. You won’t be able to connect with someone deeper if you keep your conversation at a surface level.
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Lock your bedroom FWB
Okay, so we don’t necessarily mean you shouldn’t lock your bedroom door. Locking up your FWB is more metaphorical. The relationship should not expand beyond the bedroom. Your roommates, friends, and family should not be introduced to your fuckbuddy. It is dangerous to hang out with your fuckbuddy in the living room if you have roommates. It is important to limit your fuckbuddy’s sex to sex only.
You can only communicate if you are trying to bang
You should limit your communication with a fuckbuddy to when you are looking to have sex. You should not reach out and check on your fuckbuddy’s day. Don’t send a random question or start a conversation. Your text messages should be brief and sweet between you and your fuckbuddy. You may also include “you up?” texts. It’s not acceptable to text about meeting up if the texting is only about sex. Sexting with a fuckbuddy, is okay.
Do not follow them/her on social media
You don’t have to follow your fuckbuddy across social media. Only exceptions to this rule are if you have met via social media. We don’t recommend you unfollow your fuckbuddy just because you aren’t following him/her. However, we do suggest that you never make an effort to follow your fuckbuddy or be friends with them on social media. It is not healthy to constantly be reminded about him/her. Social media can also give people insight into the lives of others. You don’t want your fuckbuddy to get into your private life.
Make him/her a
It is possible to have a fuckbuddy with other people. Be sure to have other forms of intimacy with your fuckbuddy! Get out with multiple partners. This will help you keep your feelings separate from your current fuckbuddy. If you let your fuckbuddy be your only contact, you will have the space to feel for him/her. You can avoid this by making your fuckbuddy one of many fuckbuddy.
Don’t get romantically cuddled
It can be easy to start cuddling and pillow-talking after you have had sex. Cuddling can be romantic and bonds people, so it is best to avoid this behavior between fuckbuddies. Cuddling can cause confusion between fuckbuddies as their bodies exchange Oxytocin and pheromones. You are more likely to protect your feelings if you avoid cuddling.