Being FWB actually can be healthy, she says—if youre careful about it, that is. In fact, for some people, FWB relationships work even better than more traditional monogamous relationships, explains Richmond.

Why Friends With Benefits is a bad idea?

Because youre friends, youre probably going to hang out outside of the bedroom, and this means that you will inevitably see them flirting with other people. While thats not a problem for some people, it can trigger jealousy in others, even if you logically know youre not in a monogamous relationship.

Can friends with benefits be exclusive?

FWB relationships are not typically exclusive, which means that you and your friend are probably seeing a couple different people.