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The Benefits of Friends
What I don't get is the whole concept of "friends with benefits." You know, where people say that you can hook-up with your friends (make out, have sex, etc.) and then just continue being friends with them like nothing happened. Who are we trying to fool here? That's one of the reasons people are so careful to NOT date their friends. They don't want to ruin the friendship. A friendship could last a lifetime but high school students tell me that the average relationship in their school lasts only about three months. Does it make sense to risk a quality friendship so that you can make out with them for a night? No wonder it seems like everyone in America is in counseling.
Let me take this from a different angle. Many people say that teenagers' lives are full of stress and could use more stability. Hopefully, they get some from their family, but my guess is that many teens look to their friends for consistency too. So why use the emotional complexities of sex to mess up solid friendships? I am not sure that "friends with benefits" is very beneficial.
So, guys, if you really care about your girl friends, help protect what is precious to them rather than making things more confusing. And girls, even though you might think your guy friends are hot, remember that there's a part of you that's worth holding back just for your husband-physically and emotionally. Last, but not least, keep in mind that you've got to be clear on where you stand. Don't leave room for confusion, tackle this mess head on. |
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Someone once told me that if you have three or four quality friends in your life, count yourself rich. I mean, true friends don't grow on trees. A true friend can deal with the fact that you mess up sometimes. They can really tell when something's wrong and they know how to support you in rough times. Whether it's a chat to help out, or just someone who takes your mind off things, friends are worth their weight in gold. We laugh with them, hang out with them, build memories with them... you get the idea. I mean, I understand the benefits of friends.