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03 October 2007

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?
For me, it's a catch 22, because if the sex is really good, and I'm already friends with the guy, I'm going to develop feelings for the person. After all, that's my definition of a start of a relationship: good sex + friendship. But if the sex isn't that good, then why have it?
posted by desjardins 03 October | 13:23
But if the sex isn't that good, then why have it?


I never understood that saying "sex is like pizza; even when it's bad, it's good." Maybe the first dozen times in your life you have sex it's good, even if it's mediocre, but once the novelty has worn off, bad sex is just bad. and bad pizza ain't worth eating either. and since there is so much potential for good sex in the world, you owe it to yourself to have that, instead.
posted by crush-onastick 03 October | 14:21
I could never do this, and would never have a partner who would. I say eat your damn pizza on your own time. Sex is messy enough without some dumbass dripping liquefied cheese on your chest while you're trying to come. And no, I won't yell "PUT SOME DAMN PICTURES OF BLACK PEOPLE ON THIS WALL!" at the right "moment".
posted by Hellbient 03 October | 15:36
I can't do the FWB thing. If I have sex with someone, it's because I like him and want to be his girlfriend or try to be his girlfriend or hang out with him more and see if I like him enough to be his girlfriend. Or it's a drunken one-night stand. *Cough.*

I've never been very good at just "dating", either. Broke up with a really cute and fun and interesting guy once because he wanted to date more girls than just me, and I knew I couldn't do that without getting hurt.
posted by misskaz 03 October | 16:08
*shrug* I guess I'm the odd one out. I've got one. Our personalities are such that we could never be a successful couple, but we're friends, and there's physical chemistry, so for the last few years, when both are single...

Although I will agree that for most people it isn't a viable option. I'm able to seperate emotions from, um, physical acts. A lot of people can't. I suspect it's more a flaw in my brain than anything else.
posted by kellydamnit 04 October | 15:08
That's a feature, not a bug, kelly.
posted by danostuporstar 04 October | 15:13
Well, yes and no. It does tend to be problomatic in relationships since it's not something I can turn on or off- it just isn't there.
posted by kellydamnit 04 October | 16:00
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