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We broke up on Sunday. She's asking for friends with beneifts - she wants to see other people, but loves what we have and doesn't want to lose it.

She's going away for a month, so I was thinking I should say yes to it, then simply find someone else during that time and when she's back, decide whether I actually want it or not.

Suggestions as to why she wants it? She just want to keep me close while she tries to find someone better?

How do I stop getting hurt? (i'm completely into her!)

Thanks!
 

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Normally I'm all about fwb. However, this is one of the few situations where it is obvious NOT to be in a fwb. If she broke up with you she doesn't get any part of you afterward. It's not fair to you. You'll be rewarding her for breaking up with you. If it were like 6 months after the breakup and you no longer had feelings for her I would say go for it, but don't get re-attached. You already are attached though. You'll deter your progress as well as reward her for breaking up with you. Lose-lose.
 

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dbx said:
Suggestions as to why she wants it? She just want to keep me close while she tries to find someone better?
She already found another guy. She wants to keep you in her back pocket if things don’t work out with the new guy.
How do I stop getting hurt? (i'm completely into her!)
Walk away, detox, and find a new chick.
 

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Deepdish nailed it

Don't fall for a chick with out getting to know her better in future.
 

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Remember the female translator? While we exaggerate slightly and try to make it funny, it's largely true.

"I want to see other people." = I want to F other guys.

Or more specifcally, she plans to have several random hookups when she is away. She just wants permission so she doesn't feel guilty.

So ask yourself, what is in this for YOU, except for some sloppy seconds and heartache?

I'm not against FWB. I'm for it 95% of the time. This is the 5% where it's not a good idea because you have feelings for her.

She's throwing you a bone (ie scraps) and you are tempted to settle for that without fully digesting what the deal is. A girl you care about wants to get railed by random dudes.

You can't "get her back" in a relationship either. She has already decided to jump ship.

Dump her and plan your own vacation/holiday for some hookups.
 

Just because a woman listens to you and acts interested in what you say doesn't mean she really is. She might just be acting polite, while silently wishing that the date would hurry up and end, or that you would go away... and never come back.

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wow, that's brutal :(

but, it would seem, like always, you guys are right. i just don't want to accept it.

like i said, i thought about simply agreeing then trying to find someone else. at least if i didn't, i had some sort of thing to fall back on. thought it also may ease the pain of losing her a bit.

i just don't know if i can bring myself to walk away.

i really need to learn how to control my feelings. never want to feel like this again.
 

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I'm sorry man.

You don't owe her anything like an answer. You don't have to go no contact immediately. Take your time.

It's just that people forget that FWB is usually an open arrangement. She is looking for permission to "cheat" but not have it be considered cheating.

That's not fair to you.
 

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Deep Dish said:
She already found another guy. She wants to keep you in her back pocket if things don’t work out with the new guy.Walk away, detox, and find a new chick.
This. I'm really sorry mate but you're going to have to just leave it. I'd go as far as saying cut all contact with her for a lengthy period of time. Until you actually have no feelings towards her. As difficult as it will be it will also be worth it. You don't want your feelings to be dragged deeper into this. Hearing about her being with other guys or even thinking about it will be awful for you. Good luck.
 

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dbx said:
We broke up on Sunday. She's asking for friends with beneifts - she wants to see other people, but loves what we have and doesn't want to lose it.

She's going away for a month, so I was thinking I should say yes to it, then simply find someone else during that time and when she's back, decide whether I actually want it or not.

Suggestions as to why she wants it? She just want to keep me close while she tries to find someone better?
What she wants is bullsh!t and you know it. Tell her to go right ahead but not to expect you to still be here when she gets back. Then go find yourself a new chick while she's gone.

dbx said:
How do I stop getting hurt? (i'm completely into her!)
You'll probably have an easier time then you're worrying that you'll have. Hell chances are there's at least one chick you know who's been wanting a shot at you this whole time.
 

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"I want to bang other dudes without making myself feel bad." " I am a *****. "

I would ignore this chick, leave her in the dust. If you get to bang her before she leaves, then bang her good and tell her to **** off.

Sounds like a ***** tbh.
 

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she's actually coming over later this week before she leaves and expects me to let her know whether i'm willing to have this type of relationship with her. it's either a goodbye or the start of that relationship. i haven't told her which it is to me, but i've told her to treat it as the former.

despite knowing i should walk, i guess i'm kind of hoping she'll go away for the month, come back, i'll have someone else, she'll be completely screwed up about it and she'll be desperate to have me back and i'll have all the control. the only way i can even slightly keep her is by saying yes to fwb. even if i say yes, it ever happening is a completely different story.

the way i feel at the moment, i know i couldn't deal with knowing she's with someone else, but who knows how i'll feel in a month - i'm already trying to setup dates - best way to get over someone is to get under someone else?
 

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I've been there too dbx, it's no kind of fun.

The reality is, it will take you MONTHS to get over her if you don't find another girl to replace her.

I was in your situation and chose not to continue with FWB, but if I could do it again, I would agree to it.

You get free tail, but you have to close her off in your mind emotionally.

I say agree to it, but don't necessarily follow through the action. (chicks do it all the time, why not flip it on them i say) and you'll get a free lay.

Just shut down those feellings you have for her ASAP if you can.
 

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Bad situation all around. Don't do it. She literally wants to have her cake and eat it too. I bet she wants FWBs, but wants YOU to remain focused on her. As in, she sleeps around, but you don't. Dealt with those before. They suggest that they want you to get with someone else, so that they don't have admit to liking you, or committing - while being able to act like they're single, and doing whatever they want. Then when you follow through with their suggestion - they come storming, calling you a player and liar and blah blah. Back and forth as it suits their interests. This is all about control. *****es like this are selfish and dysfunctional. Hence, wanting such a situation in the first place. All she wants is ****; probably lusts after and ****s hot bad boy types, isn't interested in nice guys who fall for her, etc. She probably KNOWS you like her, and is using it to her advantage.

This may sound extreme and bitter, but its a strong word of caution. Devious *****es do exist out there, and she doesn't sound too far off from one. Been in similar situations many times. She's basically saying you're only good enough to a certain point - ie, whenever she's horny, or wants something. You're a friend who gets sex. So, she's using you for everything + sex. You're still being used, and you must not succumb to this ****; thinking its all you're good for. Don't ask her why she doesn't want more, or what you could do differently, let her criticize you in any way, or follow along like a chump. Respect yourself more than this, and realize you can do much better - because you can. Don't let it take a hit to your self-esteem, 'cause she's not worth it.

Unless its mutual - even in an FWB situation - dont do it. Its never going to turn into more if she gets whatever she wants, and you get nothing (or next to it). Don't buy into the delusion that having a part of her is better than nothing. Don't view her as a good person who's just confused, and will come around once she finds out how great and wonderful you are. She already knows, and is trying to use you. This does not a good person make. She clearly doesn't care about YOUR feelings, so you should. All I hear is "she wants". If that doesn't match what you want (ie, mutuality) - **** her. Let her be selfish with everyone else she is playing. And, I bet you're not special here. Multiple FWBs and one-sided relationships are common with selfish types.

You also mention another "hope" you have. This is the wrong mindset. Don't do this (walk away) to make her want you more - do it to get rid of her. Don't try to win her over with crap games, or assume she is playing one. Get rid of her for you. You say what you want, but are thinking of following along with what she wants - despite coinciding with your desires. No good, sir.

At best, she will come back because she can't control the situation anymore. Similar to how girls as friends intentionally sabotage your relationships with other girls - after telling you to drop dead - only to act oblivious to their manipulation and control. ****'s real. Not just crazy talk, here.

You're gonna be torturing yourself if you go through with it. She won't commit, or stop seeing these guys. It's gonna be a rollercoaster full of mixed emotions. Not healthy or fun to be walking on eggshells, and trusting a selfish person with your heart. Bad news. She doesn't have your best interests in mind - only hers.

As much as it sucks and hurts - you have to get rid of her completely. For you. Start focusing on you. Stop making it all about them. And, if you think about it, with the mindset you have at the moment - you're both being devious and untruthful - especially if you follow through. Two crazy people who are using each other and playing games and trying to control the situations through manipulation is the worst way to start a relationship. This is a relationship based on lies, control, deceit, selfishness, etc. Horrible. Keep that in mind.
 
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she is gonna fu(K you up reaaalll nice unless you get out. GET OUT NOW! you think no-one on here speaks from experience? you're insane in the membrane if you do what she wants. She wants to have her s1utty little cake and eat it! You should agree to it, arrange a screw date, not turn up and not answer your phone. That would put her on the back foot. But don't ever answer your phone to her after that. You cannot win her back
 

Tell her a little about yourself, but not too much. Maintain some mystery. Give her something to think about and wonder about when she's at home.

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dbx said:
she's actually coming over later this week before she leaves and expects me to let her know whether i'm willing to have this type of relationship with her.
Unless she's bringing some of your stuff back, don't be there. There's no advantage to you being in the same room with her right now.
She broke up with you, she HAS lost you, you don't owe her answers for anything. If you want to give her a response (and I think by now you know what that should be), then do it over the phone or text message.
Don't be near her while you're still attached, it'll only make you feel like $hit.
 

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I guess, someday, you could learn to enjoy the taste of other guys' sperm when you eat her out.

Hey, don't get all huffy with me! You're the one who wants to eat out other friends' jizz.
 

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I know what I should do and i know what I want to do deep down, but just can't bring myself to do it. So frustrating! I'm running out of time to decide... She's meant to come over tomorrow.

Wish I told her to **** off a long time ago! Now I have the chance, I really want to take it, but I guess I'm a little blinded.

All your horrible (but true) comments are helping though, so thanks! :)
 

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dbx said:
I know what I should do and i know what I want to do deep down, but just can't bring myself to do it. So frustrating! I'm running out of time to decide... She's meant to come over tomorrow.

Wish I told her to **** off a long time ago! Now I have the chance, I really want to take it, but I guess I'm a little blinded.

All your horrible (but true) comments are helping though, so thanks! :)
It's sad that children are afraid of the dark, but a tragedy when grown men are afraid of the light.
 

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Come on, we've all been in similar positions where a girl has too much over you.

It's hard! And others never quite understand when they are looking from the outside.

She just text me and I haven't replied - partly because I just read the *** eating post, but also because I just wish I could walk away.

If i fvcked her tomorrow then told her I don't want to see her again, is it so much worse than simply not speaking to her again starting now?

Wouldn't one last night to say goodbye be a good thing for closure?

Or am I just trying to convince myself? :p

Once this is done and dusted, really need to work on controlling m emotions. Can't let this shlt happen again!
 

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