Pros and cons of sleeping with a friend: Everything you need to know before you make a decision.
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Pros and cons of sleeping with a friend: Everything you need to know before you make a decision.

By Janna, 29.11.2022

There are advantages and disadvantages to being intimate with a friend. On the one hand, there is the feeling of trust and comfort of sleeping with someone you already know well.

On the other hand, there is a risk that the relationship will get complicated if you become a couple. In this article, we will discuss both sides of the story so you can make an informed decision on whether or not sleeping with your friend is the best choice for you.

The advantages of sex with your best friend

Online dates are a lot of fun. You get to know someone, meet up and have sex. But, isn’t that always a bit distant? In contrast, sex with your best friend is not.

1. You feel comfortable

Comfort is one of the greatest benefits of being intimate with a friend. You already know this person, you probably feel comfortable with them, and you know you can trust them. You don’t have to worry about impressing them or making a good first impression, because they already know you and what they like about you.

2. You avoid the whole thing of getting to know each other.

When you first start dating someone, there is a certain amount of work that comes with it. You have to get to know this person, discover their tastes and find out what they like to do. With a friend you have already gone through that process. You already know what they like to talk about, what makes them laugh, and what their likes and dislikes are.

3. The chance of a better friendship

Another benefit of sleeping with a friend is that if things go well, it could improve your friendship. Since you know each other well and trust each other, you can enjoy a closer friendship after sharing such an intimate moment.

4. There are no expectations.

Some people enjoy casual relationships for this very reason: there are no expectations. If sleeping with a friend is just a way to have fun, without the intention of falling in love or committing yourself, then it’s no problem. You can still be friends while enjoying the benefits of an intimate relationship without any complications.

5. The best communication is possible.

Communication is the foundation of any good relationship, whether intimate or friendly. If you already have a good friendship with your friend, it means that you probably communicate well and are better prepared to deal with any problems in the relationship.

Sex with your best friend: possible disadvantages

How do you arrange a trio? That’s the question some friends asked each other on a somewhat daring night during a weekend getaway. It may have been the alcohol, but three of us ended up proving it. Well, it took us a lot of effort to get things back to how they were before that night.

To this day, I don’t know why.

1. Feelings can complicate things.

While it is true that sleeping with a friend can strengthen the relationship, there is also the risk of them falling in love and things getting complicated. If you are willing to take this risk, no problem, but it is important to consider this before taking the plunge.

2. There might be problems if things go wrong.

As with any intimate relationship, there is a risk that something could go wrong. If you are willing to deal with the possible pain and discomfort of facing your friend after a disastrous intimate encounter, then that’s no problem. But if you are not sure that you can handle it, you better not risk it.

3. Your friendship may be affected.

Yet another possible downside to having sex with your best friend is that your friendship could be damaged if something goes wrong. You may no longer feel comfortable sharing your feelings or personal problems, after sleeping with your best friend and things did not turn out as hoped. This could result in it becoming a superficial and less intimate relationship.

4. Things can get confusing.

While it is true that communication is important in any relationship, this might be even more so when sleeping with a friend. If you do not talk about what you want or don’t want before having sex, things can get confusing and then no-one is happy.

5. It might hurt you.

Just like with any intimate relationship, there is a risk that one or both of you might get hurt if things do not end well. If you are not sure that you can handle the pain and discomfort of a failed relationship, you better not risk it.

So? Can you, or can’t you have sex with your best friend?

I wish we had a specific answer to that question, but we don’t. Moreover, we want you to decide for yourself, so all we do is state the facts, to let you draw your conclusions.

To summarize, sleeping with your best friend has its pros and cons.

If you are willing to risk that something might go wrong, it can be a very rewarding experience. However, if you are not sure that you can deal with the consequences, it is better not to take the risk.

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