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What does FWD mean on tinder?

In friends with benefits scenarios, you're just friends — friends who hang out and sometimes have sex/be intimate with each other. People who are friends with benefits may be free to date other people. The physical stuff they do is usually “no strings attached”— they're not necessarily committed to each other.

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A friends with benefits relationship can be tricky to define. It’s somewhere between a dating relationship and a friendship. Usually, friends with benefits (a.k.a. FWB) means that people who know each other engage in intimate/sexual activity without really dating each other. It’s different from hooking up, which tends to be a one-time thing with someone new.

How is friends with benefits different from dating?

Generally, when you’re dating someone, you have special feelings for them. In friends with benefits scenarios, you’re just friends — friends who hang out and sometimes have sex/be intimate with each other. People who are friends with benefits may be free to date other people. The physical stuff they do is usually “no strings attached”— they’re not necessarily committed to each other.

Why do people want to be friends with benefits?

There are different reasons why friends with benefits may work for some people. For example:

It can feel safe/fun to explore your sexuality with a trusted friend.

Friends with benefits can be an alternative for people who don’t want the commitment of a dating relationship. People who have strong romantic feelings for a friend may hope that a friends with benefits relationship will evolve into a dating relationship.

What else do I need to know about friends with benefits?

Being intimate with someone is supposed to feel good. It should also be enjoyable for everyone who participates. In some friends with benefits relationships, people may have different expectations. Or in some cases, their expectations may change over time. For example, one person may want a more serious long-term relationship, while another person may want to stay friends with benefits. When people want different things, they may feel confused, disappointed or angry. It’s also possible the friendship may change or even end. If you’re thinking about having a friends with benefits relationship, here are some questions to ask yourself:

What are my needs/wants/expectations in a friends with benefits relationship?

Will my friendship change if it becomes a friends with benefits relationship?

How may I feel if my relationship with my friend changes/ends?

How may I feel if my friend starts a relationship with someone else?

How will I take care of myself in a friends with benefits relationship (e.g. how will I protect myself against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancy (if applicable))?

How will I talk to my partner(s) about things like sexual health and consent?

The choice to enter a friends with benefits relationship is completely up to you. If you have questions about sex and relationships, you can always reach out to someone you trust (e.g. a parent/caregiver, counsellor, sexual health clinic, etc.).

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What are the 3 C's to a healthy relationship?

A strong and healthy relationship is built on the three C's: Communication, Compromise and Commitment. Think about how to use communication to make your partner feel needed, desired and appreciated.

February may be the month of love, but it takes more than chocolates, flowers and dinner dates to make a relationship work. A strong and healthy relationship is built on the three C’s: Communication, Compromise and Commitment. Whether starting a new relationship or celebrating decades of marriage, here is a refresher course in the three C’s:

Communication

Think about how to use communication to make your partner feel needed, desired and appreciated. Communication is verbal and non-verbal, so actions speak volumes, and remember that listening is a major component of healthy communication. It’s not always what is said, but how it is said, that’s important. If a couple communicates with aggression, the silent treatment or abusive language or actions, it signals concerns that might best be addressed by a professional.

Compromise

Two people in a relationship bring individual experiences, thoughts, behaviors and personalities to the table. Finding common ground means expressing opinions, understanding and accepting differences and agreeing on compromise. If both people feel heard and understood, it helps prevent one person from feeling like they’re giving in, which can build resentment over time.

Commitment

Commitment means putting each other and the relationship first. This requires a lot of giving, and certainly some sacrifice, but the payoff is a relationship that brings true joy and fulfillment to each other’s lives. Knowing that each person is committed to working through challenges and growing together builds trust and intimacy, and helps release the fears and doubts that hold couples back. Relationships can be challenging, and can take a toll on mental, emotional and physical health, mood, or even focus at work. For help with any relationship or personal concern, contact your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by ACI Specialty Benefits at 800.932.0034 or eapinfo@acispecialtybenefits.com.

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