Relationships

Friends With Benefits Never Works Out—Here Are The Reasons It’ll Only Lead To Heartbreak

Sometimes, our relationship with a male friend has undeniable chemistry. You both get each other, you love the same bands, and maybe you even want the exact same things in life. Really, he’d be a great candidate to date, but right now, you’re both busy building your careers, or one of you isn’t ready for a commitment. Whatever the story, the scenario is common. So, you set up an agreement – no-strings-attached sex.

By Rebecca Hope3 min read
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Perfect – you have someone to hang out with, fulfill your intimate desires, and you can even explore other options. Or so many women have thought. The reality of friends with benefits is it usually doesn’t turn out like Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman’s relationship in No Strings Attached, where they all live happily ever after. What is likely, though, is the heartbreak it’ll end in for you.