FWB
No-strings physical relationship
FWB is an initialism for "friends with benefits"—two people who have sex without being in a romantic relationship.
The arrangement implies casual physical intimacy while maintaining friendship: We're not dating, just FWB.
Common in dating app profiles and texting.
Relaxed and informal
- hookupCasual sexual encounter
- situationshipUndefined romantic involvement
- no strings attachedWithout obligations or conditions
- uncommittedNot bound to anything
noncommittal · undefined · informal · arrangement · agreement · understanding · boundaries · expectations
Informal term for companion
- companionOne who keeps company
- confidantTrusted keeper of secrets
- partnerOne who shares activity
- acquaintancePerson slightly known
chemistry · attraction · compatibility · rapport · trust · communication · honesty · respect
casual
Relaxed and informal
- hookupCasual sexual encounter
- situationshipUndefined romantic involvement
- no strings attachedWithout obligations or conditions
uncommitted · noncommittal · undefined · informal · arrangement · agreement · understanding · boundaries · expectations · discretion
buddy
Informal term for companion
acquaintance · chemistry · attraction · compatibility · rapport · trust · communication · honesty · respect · comfort
- dating slangghosting, breadcrumbing, talking, situationship, cuffing
- casual datingfling, hookup, one-night stand, booty call, situationship
- relationshipsromantic, family, flirting, closeness, romance
FWBspouse
Married partner
husband · wife · life partner · fiancé · fiancée
FWBmarriage
Formal union between partners
one-night stand · hookup · matrimony · stranger · civil union
FWBjust friends
Non-romantic close relationship
best friend · buddy · pal · stranger · chum
friend, friends, friendly, friendliness, friendship, friendships, unfriendly, befriend, befriended