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Dear Abby: Friend with benefits was never really even a friend
The woman described the relationship as 'just friends' despite intimacy and discussing family, citing inconsistent attraction as her reason for not committing, according to the letter writer.
- Three weeks ago, a woman ended a six-month relationship, citing lack of physical attraction despite maintaining they were "just friends" while being intimate for months.
- Six months ago, the pair began spending time together following her traumatic breakup; two months later, they became intimate, progressing to discussions about family and future children.
- She claimed she was "50-50" on commitment despite introducing the partner to her parents, yet insisted she lacked physical attraction while continuing the intimate relationship for months.
- Abigail Van Buren advised that this experience reveals the woman's true nature, telling the writer they "dodged a bullet" and will eventually find a partner they can trust.
- Lasting relationships require more than chemistry, as intense physical attraction often fades; the writer should view this as a lesson in emotional maturity rather than a personal failure.
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Dear Abby: Friend with benefits was never really even a friend
The Berkshire Eagle
Friend with benefits was never really even a friend
DEAR ABBY: Six months ago, I started spending time with a woman I knew casually for about a year following her traumatic breakup with her ex-boyfriend. At first, we were just friends, but it quickly progressed as we opened up…
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