In a society full of acronyms and slang terms such as SMH, delulu and FWIW, “FWB” is one of many. You may have seen it on dating apps, near the phrase “Netflix and chill,” or in a text from a friend.

Friends with benefits (FWB) dating has gone mainstream. You may not want to get tied down to a committed relationship. You also find casual flings too off base. A friends-with-benefits arrangement ...

The term was probably first said in Alanis Morissette’s song “Head Over Feet,” in which she sings, “You’re my best friend, best friend with benefits.” While Morissette was referring to a long-term ...