How can 'friends with benefits' relationships affect a person's emotional state? (Share relevant stories if any)

Super scary pictures and stories can often cause fear and anxiety in a person's mental state. They might lead to short - term effects like increased heart rate, sweating, and a sense of unease.

Chandler's back story of having a broken family made him initially hesitant in serious relationships. But as his friends knew his story, they were able to encourage him and support him when he finally found true love with Monica. His past also led to his sarcastic and sometimes self - deprecating humor, which his friends were used to and it became part of their group dynamic.

Anxiety in telling a story can often make a person more self - conscious. They might worry about how the story is being received, whether they are making sense or being interesting enough. This can lead to increased stress levels and may even cause them to stutter or forget parts of the story.

They can make a person very anxious. Constantly waking up in a state of panic due to lack of air can lead to generalized anxiety disorder over time.

They can have both positive and negative effects. On the positive side, it can add some spice to a relationship if shared appropriately with a partner. For example, it might inspire new activities in the bedroom.

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.

It can have a negative impact. If you've had sex with a friend, it might make it difficult for you to enter into a healthy, committed relationship in the future. You could be carrying emotional baggage from that experience or have unrealistic expectations.

In some cases, it can bring the couple closer. For example, if the girlfriend has an embarrassing strip incident, the boyfriend's reaction of being supportive and caring can strengthen their bond. He can offer his jacket or help her deal with the situation in a positive way.

They can have a significant impact. If a straight friend has gay sex with another friend, it might create a lot of confusion and awkwardness in the relationship. For example, if the gay friend thought there could be more to the relationship, but the straight friend was just experimenting, it could lead to hurt feelings.

In most cases, no. Take the example of Sam and Rachel. They got into a friends with benefits relationship casually. But as time went by, Sam started to develop stronger feelings for Rachel. Rachel, on the other hand, was still seeing other people casually. This led to a lot of arguments and misunderstandings. Eventually, they couldn't continue the relationship. So, based on many such stories, it's difficult for these relationships to last long as feelings often get in the way.