Generally, when youre dating someone, you have special feelings for them. In friends with benefits scenarios, youre just friends — friends who hang out and sometimes have sex/be intimate with each other. People who are friends with benefits may be free to date other people.

What is the difference between dating and being friends?

Friendship - there is no romantic feelings or attraction to each other and thus no chance of being in a relationship. Also - dating doesnt necessarily have to have sex in it just the feelings are the most important. Nor does the guy always have to pay for the girl (that depends on the girl). The primary difference…

Can you be friends after dating?

Staying friends after a relationship ends shouldnt even be a consideration until youve given it space. Its impossible to be that precise with feelings but as a general rule – wait six months before trying to form a friendship.

What are the 4 types of friends?

Friendship is categorized into four types: acquaintance, friend, close friend and best friend.