FWF - That is what is used to be called before it was called FWB. I had one of these situations in my past, and→[More:]it ended in a way similar to what was found in this study.

I was buddies with this woman and we had a lot of fun together. We sort of drifted into the "red zone," as she put it. It started with cuddling, and then we were sleeping together a few nights a week. She had a great bed and she wore these wonderful flannel nightgowns.

One night, after a long negotiation and agreements, we "did" it. And then sex was part of the deal, for a few months.

We were both single at the time, and the agreement was:

1. We were free to explore any romantic interests as they arose.

2. We would not become a couple.

3. Spending the night was optional.

(This way preceded Jerry and Elaine.)

This was fine, but she sort of drifted into feeling coupled with me, and when I got interested in someone else, the shit flew, and it was very very ugly and painful.

It took a long time for us to heal our friendship, but we did, and at one time, when she was in a couple and I was still single, she said that, if this kept up, she would offer her oral services, if desired. Didn't take her up.

Now, she lives a block away from me, has a partner, and I am getting monthly massages from her (the kind that hurt but are good for you). We NEVER talk about that period of time. . .

Does anyone else have any stories, good or ill, that they feel they can share here?