Romantic Friendship

[Guy]

Is it possible to have a romantic friendship?

 

[yummybrownfox]

Yeah, it's called dating. Lol.

 

[Serenity_Tam]

Like a friend you happen to have sex with?

Or like a friend you cuddle with?
Or a friend you have a crush on?

Or like dating?

Friendship can be anything.

 

[Lexi Emerson]

Yes! I have this right now. A guy that I sleep with, cuddle with, share intimate feelings with but we are not committed to each other. I consider it more than friends with benefits but not quite a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship.

 

[Miss_Pixie]

As LexiSloan said... same situation. Best friends with benefits!

 

[schlmoe]

Romantic friendships can only occur if both people attended their High School graduation *and* had a big blow out graduation party.

 

[mynameisbob84]

It's possible fo sho, but in my opinion, you're better off keeping things simple and just seeking out traditional dates to see what comes of them. Sex invariably complicates things, and if you throw romantic feelings on top of that sexual companionship, there's a huge amount of potential for things to go tits up. If it's just someone you've been dating for a while, it's not a huge deal. You can just move on. If it's a friend though, especially a long-time friend and a prominent feature of your social circle, then that's going to put a strain on that friendship it might not survive.

 

[justjoinedtopost]

Ok, serious question @Guy: have you gotten involved with a girl who is throwing the "F" word around, or is just curiousity causing you to ask?

 

[eyeteach]

Romantic friendships can only occur if both people attended their High School graduation *and* had a big blow out graduation party.

That was cold. Funny a hell but cold. Dos thumbs up to you!

 

[THE MOLLIE MARIE]

I'd say this is possible, but not easy to maintain over a very long period of time, in most cases.

 

[Guy]

Yes! I have this right now. A guy that I sleep with, cuddle with, share intimate feelings with but we are not committed to each other. I consider it more than friends with benefits but not quite a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship.

Do you ever kiss him?

 

[Lexi Emerson]

Do you ever kiss him?

Haha yeah we have a very sexual relationship.

 

[EllaGray]

I must say, the idea of this sounds really appealing at the moment...its like relationship-lite. All the fun and care without the heaviness of the drama...I'd go for something like this if I found the right person for it.

 

[Honey Moon]

Romantic as in sexual?
I find it hard to ever believe that a long term sexual friendship ends smoothly without some sort of drama happening. You either end up with too much frustration/developed feelings and actually become partners or break up. I've never seen it go any other way.
Sex = hormone release. You're bound to get attached in SOME way if you're having sex again and again with the same person.

I'm just speaking for the average person, so there's probably one or two people here who might be like "no I'm not like that at all!"

 

[Guy]

Romantic as in sexual?
I find it hard to ever believe that a long term sexual friendship ends smoothly without some sort of drama happening. You either end up with too much frustration/developed feelings and actually become partners or break up. I've never seen it go any other way.
Sex = hormone release. You're bound to get attached in SOME way if you're having sex again and again with the same person.

I'm just speaking for the average person, so there's probably one or two people here who might be like "no I'm not like that at all!"

What about a romantic friendship without sex?

 

[Honey Moon]

What about a romantic friendship without sex?

Romance usually entails eventually seeking a relationship beyond just normal friendship.
Romance probably is more emotional and jealous-filled than just FWB since there is no sexual-physical aspect.
I don't see either ending happily/drama free.

 

[THE MOLLIE MARIE]

What about a romantic friendship without sex?

I think many asexual people would tell you this is very much possible. Like with any sort of relationship, it comes down to all parties involved having the same desires.

 

[Guy]

Yeah, it's called dating. Lol.

Are there types of dating were its supposed to be only temporary?

 

[THE MOLLIE MARIE]

Everything is temporary, Guy.

 

[Guy]

Everything is temporary, Guy.

I was talking about something like going on a date with somebody one weekend and then somebody else the next weekend.

 

[THE MOLLIE MARIE]

Yes, lots of people date casually like that.

 

[yummybrownfox]

I was talking about something like going on a date with somebody one weekend and then somebody else the next weekend.

Yes, a lot of people do that. If someone is interested in dating/getting to know different people, and they're NOT part of a serious couple or "going steady" (what it used to be called when two people became exclusive) with anyone, then yes, they could be going on a date with someone one weekend...and someone different the next weekend.

 

[Guy]

Yes, a lot of people do that. If someone is interested in dating/getting to know different people, and they're NOT part of a serious couple or "going steady" (what it used to be called when two people became exclusive) with anyone, then yes, they could be going on a date with someone one weekend...and someone different the next weekend.

Are group dates fun?

 

[BlairLuxe]

This definitely does exist. There are a lot of people who are asexual, but still have romantic relationships with people. I guess that would be sort of the same thing, right? Someone you are romantic with, and friends with, but no sex. Do you mind sharing why you ask?

 

[THE MOLLIE MARIE]

Are group dates fun?

They can be! Though I have always preferred "double dates" or whatever, in the context of an established relationship, rather than in the "getting to know you" phase. It does take the pressure off since it's not one-on-one, but it also takes away the ability to learn more about your date as well, for the same reason. I think it's more enjoyable if, say, you and your partner are friends with another couple and you all already know you get along, so it makes sense to hang out and do things together.

Unless I am misunderstanding what you meant by a group date.

 

[Guy]

This definitely does exist. There are a lot of people who are asexual, but still have romantic relationships with people. I guess that would be sort of the same thing, right? Someone you are romantic with, and friends with, but no sex. Do you mind sharing why you ask?

I've been fantasizing about being in a romantic friendship lately.

 

[swagger]

The older you get the more probable this becomes.

 

[yummybrownfox]

They can be! Though I have always preferred "double dates" or whatever, in the context of an established relationship, rather than in the "getting to know you" phase. It does take the pressure off since it's not one-on-one, but it also takes away the ability to learn more about your date as well, for the same reason. I think it's more enjoyable if, say, you and your partner are friends with another couple and you all already know you get along, so it makes sense to hang out and do things together.

Unless I am misunderstanding what you meant by a group date.

Guy is a very inquisitive person (one of my old teachers said the same thing about me, and I think it was his nice way of saying I drove him freaking crazy with all the questions...lol). You answer Guy's question, and he comes up with several more questions related to what you've just said. He should work as one of those celebrity interviewers or something.

I don't know if he's referring to double dates (where it's two couples joining each other on one date) or what? I once went to Six Flags with a boyfriend and two his friends, and we got on the Medusa rollercoaster (which is now called Bizarro). My boyfriend at the time had a habit of allowing his friend(s) to tag along during times when I thought we would be alone. But that Six Flags trip was fun, though, even with it being four of us. It helped me get over my fear of rollercoasters too.

 

[Guy]

Guy is a very inquisitive person (one of my old teachers said the same thing about me, and I think it was his nice way of saying I drove him freaking crazy with all the questions...lol). You answer Guy's question, and he comes up with several more questions related to what you've just said. He should work as one of those celebrity interviewers or something.

I don't know if he's referring to double dates (where it's two couples joining each other on one date) or what? I once went to Six Flags with a boyfriend and two his friends, and we got on the Medusa rollercoaster (which is now called Bizarro). My boyfriend at the time had a habit of allowing his friend(s) to tag along during times when I thought we would be alone. But that Six Flags trip was fun, though, even with it being four of us. It helped me get over my fear of rollercoasters too.

I meant what Mollie was talking about.