Ignore: Is a Friends-With-Benefits Relationship Right for You?

For some people, a friends-with-benefits relationship is the perfect way to spend time with another person; for others, the lack of real commitment isn't sustainable. If you’re thinking about entering into a friends-with-benefits relationship, there are a few key points that’ll help you determine if a casual connection is truly beneficial for you in every respect.

Why Friends With Benefits Works for Some People

Having no strings attached—as in the lack of emotional commitment, emotional investment, or both formal and informal obligations of a relationship—can be alluring to people for different reasons. People who have a preference for non-monogamous relationships and those who don't have the time for or an interest in the emotional efforts or time commitment of a traditional relationship might prefer a friends-with-benefits scenario. Someone who has had negative experiences in past relationships and isn't ready to open up emotionally can benefit from the physical benefits of a friends-with-benefits relationships without sacrificing their sense of safety in non-commitment.