Can FWB work after ending relationship

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Hi. I was in a relationship with a guy for under a year. A lot of sex. Good sex. Relationship ended, feelings thought were there aren't. Think it was a bit of a rebound for both people.
I am happy single and don't want to be in a relationship but me and this person got on well and had good sex. Could FWB work after being in a relationship with each other previously?

Do you both see things the same way?

I had a similar situation. Seeing a lady for six months then we split. After a month or so I had the potentially awkward conversation with her about being FWBs. It worked brilliantly for six more months. Then just became just great friends.

She's getting married at Easter. She's invited me to the wedding. We still meet up for lunches now and again.

No

I’ve had the same situation. We were together for 18 months. He came back after 3 months no contact asking for FWB, missed the sex as did I. I’ve been trying to play it cool.
However the feelings are now there on both sides.
He started taking me out alone and now with friends. PDAs in front of the whole town.
if you get on well why not? What’s wrong with enjoying good sex with someone you know and trust.

Did have sex with ex a few times, we had to meet about DCs. He does give good sex but no chance of getting back together though.

We are both on the same page.
I do care for him and I obviously still have an attraction but I don't ever see us working in a relationship again as it previously didn't.
It's just knowing how to navigate it now, do I just text when I want sex or is it ok to hang out too? Both of us are new to FWB.

In this case you aren't really " friends with benefits", you're exes. I'd move on and find someone else. You're either with someone or you aren't. Casual sex is just going to complicate things and leave one of you hurt, unless you're both really good at separating sex from emotion. There's better options than someone you tried and failed with.

Yes I agree we are exs however we're both cool with us dating others and he's asked questions about my dating life etc and said he isn't bothered so surely that's a good thing

The simple answer is that if he's happy with a FWB arrangement with you then you should go for it. You're obviously well matched sexually and know how to push each other's buttons so why not? It makes perfect sense to me, as long you're both happy with the arrangement.

We are both happy with it. I mean we do still chat about other stuff and it's not just sex and leaving but I do worry as he's asking alot of questions about who I'm seeing what I'm doing but then saying he's not bothered it's just chit chat!

Then take him at his word, go for it and enjoy yourselves!