Having been a long time in this lifestyle I often find myself wondering about the dynamics each profile look for when searching for playmates. In my opinion, there seems to be two kinds of people. Those that look for Friends with benefits and those that only consider their engagement to be a Booty Call (one night stand) and move on.
I can understand the Booty Call scenario as there is obviously no emotions involved or if I may dare say; no consideration for the other parties feelings as everyone is going to move on to the next pursuit.
But for the ones that state they looking for friends with benefits, what does that term really mean? If I break down the term:
Being a friend means that you are part of their support system, sharing in life, laughs and love for supposedly the rest of your life. With your friends you can call them up at anytime and know you will have help in what ever situation that you need support in. There is a strong emotional connection, something one would go at lengths to preserve and maintain as part of being a friend. Someone you are willing to care for and prioritize in their life.
Benefits on the other hand means something to gain, to enjoy. A benefit is pretty straight forward. One enjoys something they never had before. Instead of calling it a Booty Call, perhaps it should be a Benefits Call.
For me personally, my expectation/obligations to FWBs tend to be the same as they are to friends. Someone I just have sex with semi-regularly is not a FWB for me if that doesn't include an actual investment of a friendship that exists even when we aren't naked.
So what are your preferences, Friends with Benefits or a Booty Call?