My long-standing partner of many years dumped me recently. After a lengthy bout of tears and wailing, and a period of misery and depression, I have bounced back.
Why?
A simple answer. Friends with benefits. Some people call them fuck buddies; but basically this term describes friends who are willing to go beyond the call of friendship, and are willing to spend some time in bed with you. However, most importantly, there are no strings attached.
The two of you are not embarking upon a relationship or expecting anything from each other apart for occasional sex as well as your original friendship. You are not ‘a couple’, or ‘together'in any way. You do not have to go through the rituals of courting, such as romantic gestures and holidays, and meeting the parents, nor do you expect to stay with each other for the rest of your lives.
The whole concept of friends with benefits is a sign of our times. First of all we are now open about our sexuality, and especially about our sexual needs. Women have become empowered enough to be able to express themselves sexually, and men are more willing to listen than in previous generations.
Also, friendships can often be so deep that friends are willing to do anything for each other, including acting as a temporary sexual substitute.
There is even a film about it. Simply but boldly entitled Friends with Benefits, it features top-notch star Justin Timberlake along with Mila Kunis and Woody Harrelson, Patricia Clarkson and Emma Stone.
Billed as a romantic comedy, the film explores today’s issues of sexual relationships without emotional attachments, and gives one idea on whether or not friends with benefits is a lasting option. As for me, I’ll keep you updated.
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