Friends With Benefits? Study Finds Sex and Friendship Don’t Mix.

(FWB) relationships reported men were more likely than women to have had such a relationship in the past year. Not surprisingly, only a small handful of these situations turn into lasting relationships. Only 24.8 percent of men hoped that their relationship would progress into a committed one, whereas 39.5 percent of women hoped for progression to a committed relationship. But that’s the whole point, right? Three observations were made: the negative reactions created psychological distress as the positive reactions didn’t really have any effect at all. Few, if any of these relationships result in committed relationships, similarly most don’t expect them too, yet they feel “stuck” in the situation. Finally, more often than not, the women expected the relationship to move in a  more committed direction, while the men did not
Most of the time when young adults engage in these sorts of relationship, alcohol was involved. What’s easier than texting your friend at 3 a.m. after a night out and asking plainly “Want to come over”?  It’s convenient and kind of fun — and sure there are some upsides for young adults in these situations. There’s an opportunity for unbiased sexual exploration without the fear of being judged; the point is simply mutual satisfaction.

Keep it platonic if you want to stay friends. Friends with benefits ruins friendships.