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, 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.
Often, they start with a pre - existing friendship. Two friends might be attracted to each other physically but not ready for a full - on relationship. So, they decide to try this 'friends with benefits' thing. Maybe they've been single for a while and just want some sexual companionship without the commitment.
They can end when the initial purpose or attraction fades. In one instance, two people started as friends with benefits because they were both attracted to each other physically. But after a while, that physical attraction waned. They realized they didn't have much else in common and so they went their separate ways.
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.
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.
In many cases, the best friends with benefits story ends because one of them meets someone else they want to be in a serious relationship with. So, they break off the friends - with - benefits arrangement. This can be a bittersweet ending. On one hand, the friendship might survive, but on the other hand, there's a sense of loss from the end of the more intimate aspect of their relationship.
Often, they end when one person catches feelings. For example, if one friend starts to want more than just the physical aspect of the relationship and the other doesn't, it can lead to a break - up. So, it can end with some heartache.
Another way they can end is by both friends just growing apart in terms of their sexual attraction. They might find other people they are more interested in, or they simply become too busy with their lives. So they have a conversation about ending the friends - with - benefits arrangement amicably and go their separate ways.