HAPPY HOUR: Friends with Benefits

HAPPY HOUR: Friends with Benefits

“So where exactly am I going with this?”

 If you’re a female, you’re not allowed to ask questions. Wouldn’t want to get your “friend” or whatever we’re calling him today, upset. You’re not allowed to catch an attitude when he flirts with other women and after sex, you’re not allowed to lay on him or do anything that signals you’re hoping this ”situation” could be something more. If you’re a male, congratulations. She trusts you now at least, a lot more than she did before she let you in. (Pun intended) You have all the benefits of being a boyfriend without all the typical girlfriend nagging.

You have an obligation to no one but yourself because well, you’re single. And you love being single. She’s taking her cues from you now. Games of hot and cold. Sometimes I’ll call you sometimes I won’t. But when you need her, you’ll expect her to be there for you. Front and center. When you’re feeling emotional (as guys sometimes do… Don’t front) you’ll want to fall asleep in her lap and ramble on about your horrible week at work. She takes whatever you’re willing to give because after all, this is what she signed up for.

Most of the time, women want more out of the “friendship” but they’re willing to settle for you and your fear of commitment as well as the fact that you enjoy the air of mystery hovering over your relationship status. Ladies, save the pet names for the relationship. Don’t refer to him as your popsugar muffin if he doesn’t deserve all that creativity.

Does a “Friend With Benefits” situation really benefit both people involved and who is more likely to get hurt, the man or the woman? Hmm…