How do 'friends with benefits' relationships in sex stories usually start?

In some cases, two friends who are single for a long time and have a strong physical attraction might decide to start a friends - with - benefits relationship. They may have been working out together, noticing each other's bodies more, and then one day just decide to take it to the next level.

Often, they start from a very close friendship. For example, two friends who have known each other for a long time might suddenly realize there's a physical attraction. One night, after a party where they were dancing closely, they might share a kiss and that could be the start.

Sometimes it begins with a simple compliment. One teen tells the other how nice they look or how much they like their personality. This makes the other teen feel special. Then, as they continue to spend time together, like going to the beach or on bike rides, the relationship gradually takes on a friends with benefits nature. They start to be more physically affectionate in a way that's not just friendly.

Often, it starts with two friends who have a strong physical attraction to each other. For example, in some stories, they might be friends who go to the gym together regularly. One day, after an intense workout, there's a moment of intense eye contact and a spark of something more than just friendship.

Sometimes they end when one of them meets someone else they want a more serious relationship with. So they cut off the friends - with - benefits arrangement to pursue that new relationship.

Often, it starts when two friends are attracted to each other physically but don't want the commitment of a full - fledged relationship. For example, they might be friends who have known each other for a while and one day, there's a moment of realization of the attraction. Maybe they're at a party and they dance together and there's a spark.

Often, they end when one person starts to develop deeper feelings. If one friend falls in love but the other doesn't, it creates an imbalance. For instance, if a girl in a friends with benefits relationship realizes she wants more but the guy is still only interested in the physical aspect, she might break it off to avoid getting hurt.

Often, they end when one person catches feelings and the other doesn't reciprocate. For example, if one starts to want a committed relationship while the other is still happy with the no - strings - attached setup.

Typically, it begins when there's a shift in the way they interact. They might start to get a bit jealous when the other person talks about dating someone else. It could also start with a simple compliment that makes one of them think, 'Hmm, there might be more here.' For instance, if a guy friend says to a girl friend, 'You look really beautiful today in that dress,' and she blushes and feels something special in that moment.

In some cases, they simply fizzle out. The initial excitement of the physical relationship wears off, and they both come to the realization that they are better off as just friends. There's no big drama or falling in love, just a mutual understanding that the 'friends with benefits' arrangement isn't working for them anymore and they go back to being regular friends.