Without any clear boundaries, a buddies with advantages (aka a FWB) relationship can change sketchy, FAST. Regardless of how casual the arrangement can be, a FWB must always treat you with respect and not show any one of the following suspect behaviors. When they do, it could be time and energy to downgrade them back again to FWNB (aka buddies without any advantages).
If you’re currently in a close buddies with benefits relationship, have a look at our list of “no-nos” below. (more…)