How to Distinguish between Hook up Buddies and Dating

It’s happened to all of us once or twice. You meet a guy, begin “hanging out” with him all the time, you may have even caught feelings for him! You begin to analyze your relationship with the fellow and wonder “what exactly are we?”

ARE WE FUCK BUDDIES OR ARE WE ACTUALLY DATING?!

It may be hard to distinguish between the two because the lines between the two are so blurred. No need to fret! Next time you come across this dilemma, ask yourself the following questions and you will know the status of your relationship!

1.) Does he always text you after midnight?

You may be flattered that he is contacting you to hang out, but know that nothing good can come from frolicking with a guy in the wee hours. If it is after midnight you should know that these are prime hook up hours and that is the only reason he wants to see you!



2.) What do you guys do when you hang out?

If you spend the majority of your time together “watching movies” in the bedroom, you guys are fuck buddies- DUH! To actually be dating someone you must in fact go places with them that do not include your place or his.


Are we gonna hook up now?

3.) Is he affectionate to you in public?

If a guy is all over you when the two of you are alone but won’t even hug you in public, this should raise a red flag to you. This is the final step to solidify your status with him as a fuck buddy. A guy that likes you will treat you the same no matter where you are.

Knowing where you stand with a guy will save you a lot of grief in the long run. But don’t get me wrong here; I am not saying that it is a bad thing if a guy is your just fuck buddy. In fact, fuck buddies are an instrumental part of society that allows us all to be happy productive citizens! Just know what your relationship is so you don’t look crazy when you ask him to meet your parents.