One potential problem could be jealousy. Even though it's supposed to be a casual arrangement, feelings of jealousy might still arise when one sees the other with someone else. For example, in some stories, a character might feel a pang of jealousy when their 'friend with benefits' goes on a date with someone new.
There can also be a problem with the end of the relationship. Since it's not a traditional romantic relationship, it might be difficult to know when and how to end it. In some cases, one person might want to continue while the other wants to stop, leading to a lot of hurt feelings and awkwardness.
One problem could be the development of feelings. If one person starts to feel more than just physical attraction, it can make the situation really complicated. For example, if the guy falls in love but the girl just wants to keep it casual.
One potential problem is the development of feelings. Just like in many short stories, friends who start as friends with benefits often find themselves falling in love or getting overly attached, which wasn't part of the initial agreement. Another issue can be jealousy. When one of them starts seeing or talking about other people, it can cause jealousy and strain the relationship. Also, it can make things awkward in social situations. For example, if they have common friends, those friends might start to notice the unusual dynamic between them.
One potential problem is that it can blur the lines between friendship and a romantic relationship. This often leads to confusion and hurt feelings.
One potential problem is the confusion of feelings. It might start as just physical, but then one person could develop deeper romantic feelings. For example, if one starts to expect more commitment like in a proper relationship.
One potential problem is the confusion of feelings. It might start as a casual physical relationship, but then emotions can get involved, which can lead to hurt and misunderstandings. For example, one person may start to develop deeper romantic feelings while the other just wants to keep it casual.
One potential problem is the confusion of feelings. It might start as just physical, but then one person could develop deeper feelings and the other might not, which can lead to hurt and a damaged friendship.
One problem is the confusion of feelings. They might start to develop deeper romantic feelings which can complicate the 'just friends with benefits' arrangement. Another issue is the potential for a fallout that could damage the friendship. And there's also the risk of a bad reputation among peers if others find out.
Well, in a friends with benefit story, a big issue can be the lack of clear boundaries. At first, they might think it's all about physical pleasure, but then things can get blurry. For example, if one of them wants to stay over more often or starts getting involved in the other's family events, it can cause confusion. And when it ends, it might be hard to go back to just being friends. There could be resentment or hurt feelings, especially if one person feels used. And if they have a shared social circle, it can create a lot of tension and drama.
One common problem is the development of feelings. Often, one person may start to have deeper romantic feelings while the other only wants a casual physical relationship, like in the story I mentioned before where Tom fell for Lily but she didn't feel the same way. Another problem is the effect on the friendship. Once sex is involved, it can change the dynamic of the friendship, as seen with Mark and Anna at work. Their work friendship got really awkward when they were friends with benefits.
One problem could be that it might objectify characters. In an erotic context with a fantasy possession element, there's a risk of using characters more as sexual objects rather than fully developed individuals.