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First FWB experience - overthinking

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TriPopz · 14/11/2024 19:16

A couple of weeks ago I got talking to a guy on Hinge. He chased me pretty relentlessly for a week, clearly just for sex, but to be honest the clarity of it was refreshing after months of talking to idiots...

We met up and had unexpectedly great sex. A couple of days later, I messaged to see if he'd be up for doing it again sometime, in a FWB type arrangement. He responded positively. A week later I asked him if he was free that evening - another positive response from him, met up, more sex etc etc. The day after, I text him, just a friendly text regarding something we'd discussed the previous night (not sex 😅). He didn't respond. Fair enough.

Now, I'd really like to f*CK him again this weekend but my ego is saying that it's "his turn" to text and I don't want to be harassing/annoying him and it would be nice to be chased a bit. Should I instigate again or?

OP posts:
TriPopz · 16/11/2024 07:05

Update. I text him. We had the sex. 😂

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Lurkingandlearning · 16/11/2024 07:58

TriPopz · 15/11/2024 06:59

Yeah you're right. I want a FWB but I've actually got a fuck buddy. I wasn't really prepared for the complete lack of care afterwards. Need to do some thinking I guess

There are pros and cons with fuck buddy or friends with benefits. As you’ve found out fuck buddying is very detached. FWB not so much - you’re friends but that connection can easily lead to stronger feelings which can quickly cause hurt if they’re not reciprocated.

If you want no strings then the way to go is have a selection of fuck buddies. You won’t be dependent upon one man’s availability and interest, in fact a man knowing he isn’t your only option sometimes makes you more interesting to them. So you won’t be feeling bad about arranging hook ups or twiddling your thumbs waiting for a text. You’re also less likely to bond and get hurt.

Unless you find yourself getting feelings that aren’t mutual but then that can happen in any type of relationship.

Goid luck and stay safe

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