Since I just posted about a FWB in the 'awkward sex partner' thread, might as well post here about it.
I had one FWB that lasted 5 years and probably would continue now if I were single and in the same state. We actually hung out quite a bit, worked I think part of the reason it lasted so long was that her choice in boyfriends was terrible. They'd all start off alright and then ya find out she's gettin' hit, or cheated on. I had most of the same qualities of these guys, minus the abusive/cheating part. If I hit her a few times we probably would have become a couple. 8)
I still talk to her every few months and thankfully, she's married to a cool, hippie, tattoo artist.
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