what is fwb in dating

FWB stands for "friends with benefits" and refers to a relationship where two people engage in intimate/sexual activity without really dating each other. Its somewhere between a dating relationship and a friendship, and it's different from hooking up, which tends to be a one-time thing with someone new. In an FWB relationship, the two people are physically intimate with each other, yet they're not committed to each other, and the relationship is non-committal and non-monogamous. Successful FWB relationships are strictly sexual and avoid all of the romantic and physical intimacy of a true relationship. FWB relationships are a great way to scratch a sexual itch without having to commit the time or emotional investment into a full-blown relationship.