I am 23f, single, and relatively inexperienced in dating. I also come from a very conservative background so I have been having a hard time figuring out what I really want from a relationship away from the strict rules I was taught (no sex till marriage one man for rest of ur life but the man can marry up to 4 wives). I am also bi fwiw.

Recently I had really good sex with someone I am not compatible with otherwise. While I haven't explicitly asked yet they dropped hints they wanted it to be a regular thing. Now at the time I thought I wanted it to be a one time thing, but now I want to have sex with them again, and I also would like to know them as friends as they seem pretty fun.

Problem is I don't know if I am developing feelings or just interested in friendship and sex at the same time, and if I am developing feelings I don't know if that should stop me from asking for a fwb arrangement or just accept these feelings and let them pass for the greater good of sex. I am fully aware and accepting that there is no relationship potential with this person.

The other thing is that at the same time I am looking for a serious relationship (and just one, not multiple). I don't know if I should pause dating with LTR in mind and just enjoy casual sex, or if I should date people and be upfront that I am interested in also having a FWB, and navigate two new things at the time (enm and fwb). I know that this is a decision only I can make but I really don't know so I am looking for advice/input from ppl with more experience