With Valentine’s Day upon us, many people turn their focus to romance and so, in this episode, Alysa explores when friendships may dip into sexual components through friends with benefits relationships. She defines the relationship as well as covering the motivations and problems with this unique relationship. Finally, she discusses the rules that may help friends with benefits partners have a successful relationship.

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