When someone says" I am in no-strings-attached (nsa) relationship" what does he/she referring to?

[lemonette]

This is not me this is one of my friends and when I asked him that how is his relationship going? He told me that he is in no-strings-attached relationship. So does anyone know what does no strings attached relationship mean?

[celticman]

in my opinion, "No-strings-attached" is like, "We're just kicking it, nothing heavy." But whatt? Is that possible I don't know? It's hanging out, maybe hooking up, but without all the emotional stuff. No planning for next year, no meeting the parents. Just fun, no drama, no fuss. Like, "We're cool, but let's not make it a big thing." by the way yeah everything is possible and everything will be okey :)

[Finchie40]

It means they are just friends with benefits while keeping their options opened to see others as well , they have sex together while being open to meeting others as well , there is no commitment to each other , they are mainly just fuck friends with no strings attached No strings attached relationships occur more than we like to think these days , it can be a good thing or bad thing , just depends on whether both people are on the same page with things or not , it’s pretty much a selfish relationship, 2 people getting off on each other while keeping doors open to screw others as well, I been in a NSA FWB’s relationship before when my ex and I broke up , at the time I pretty much gave up on relationships and I was tired of having my heart shit on by lying backstabbing girls’ that couldn’t stay loyal and faithful in a relationship. I eventually ended up meeting a girl that just got out of a bad relationship herself , that didn’t want to be in another relationship right away , her and I became great friends and we were there for each other as buddies , we both agreed we wanted to stay single and not tied down to anyone and we both agreed to be FWB’s NSA with each other because we were both attracted to each other as well but we agreed to just stay friends with benefits without rushing into a committed relationship , Things were great for awhile between us , the sex was amazing and we felt safe with each other , we agreed if we had sex with someone else , that we would stop having sex with each other and just stay friends. Her and I were very open and honest with each other , if I met another girl that I was interested in I told her the truth that I was going on a date with her , if she met another guy she would tell me she was going on a date with him , we both were on the same page until stupid me met another girl and my FWB’s wasn’t to happy about it , but she kept her cool and then decided to go on a date with another guy , That’s when it hit me like a ton of bricks as to why am I dating other girls’ when I have an amazing girl already by my side , I was too late , So again NSA relationships can be good or bad just depends if both people are
On the same page

[sage2021]

I remember that "No strings attached" also meant they could have sex but he wasn't her boyfriend because they had sex. Also, I think it would be the guy that would be doing the calling.

On the other had, it also meant that he had just met a girl, and said something like "My name is Brad, and I don't have any strings attached". I other words, he was totally single but letting the girl he just met that he's open and looking for a girlfriend.

You can take it either way.

[RoseySarah]

Means he is just friends with benefits with all his girlfriends but they are probably exclusive for him.

Saying he is open if you wanna date !

Huge red flag he just wants sex not real relationships. Also he does not see you as a friend just as a woman he has not slept with yet.

Keeping you close for when he wants to change the friend zone.

[OlderAndWiser]

It means he is having sex with the girl on a regular basis without giving or receiving any commitment and without any promise of emotional involvement.

[coachTanthony]

It means only one thing... my man hit the lottery.

[Oliverlogan263]

A no-strings-attached relationship means it's primarily a physical/sexual relationship without any expectations of romance or commitment. Essentially it means:

- They're not officially boyfriend/girlfriend. There's no expectation that the relationship will become more serious.

- It's more of a friends with benefits type situation. They hook up and have fun together physically but that's as far as it goes emotionally.

- There's no pressure to spend time together outside of having sex. Hanging out is casual and lowkey.

- Both people can see and hook up with other people too if they want. It's not exclusive.

- Things like going on dates, meeting families, talking about feelings/future - all that relationship type stuff is off the table.

- Either person can end it at any time no questions asked since there's no real commitment.

So in short - it's just a casual physical thing between two people with no expectations of it becoming an actual relationship. Sounds like your friend isn't looking for anything too serious right now.

[blueonblack22]

NSA relationships, “open” relationships, etc are all euphemisms for friends with benefits.

For some reason people don’t want to use the term friends with benefits. But the word “relationship” is about commitment including sacrifice. It’s about trusting someone 100%. And it’s all an illusion if you can’t otherwise.

[MicroViewer]

Imagine a garden filled with the most beautiful flowers. Each one is unique, with its own color, fragrance, and shape. You can pick them, smell them, and even touch them, but you cannot take them home with you. That's what it's like to be in an NSA relationship. You can enjoy all the pleasures of the flesh, but there are no strings attached. It's like fucking a bouquet of fiery biscuits, except without the commitment.

[Anonymous]

it means him/his girlfriend can go around being a hoe. honestly i don't know what the point of still being in a relationship is then, if you're just going to go around banging other people. sounds like a recipe for a disease or an accidental pregnancy. gross. basically just friends with benefits, while still trying to hold on to the label of "relationship" without it being deserved.

[madhatters4]

he means that he is in a relationship but i available to any other woman for apparently anything else. NSA generally means means there are no relationship expectations and generally only relates to sex

[Screenwriter]

Means they're there for sex only. Same as friends with benefits, but perhaps not even friends.

[Holsen]

An honest relationship where each partner is completely open towards each other in a emotional and physical manner!!

[BadApple69]

That means one of two things…. He is in a “friends with benefits” type relationship or he is lying to you so he can try and get into your pants too.

[Joshydavid25]

It means there's no commitment.. Maybe it's opened or maybe it's a "situationship".. But it most likely means they are not exclusively together, and it's nothing serious.

[petitedollbabee]

I would assume an open relationship/non-monogamous?

[DannyUk2017]

It means only Sex, no feelings, no commitment, nothing.

[Tim2nice]

It’s a sexual relationship without commitment

[Minahh]

It means he is fucking around and is going to break your heart if you fall for him

[Amuere]

They're fuckbuddies aka not a relationship.

[RedInnocent68]

He’s letting you know he’s still available for you.

[Andres77]

Like a friends with benefits but with sleepovers?

[OddBeMe]

He’s telling people he doesn’t really value loyalty or devotion.

But he’s upfront with it. So points for that.

[Ameatpopsicle]

It maybe that he has a lady as a friend? Or that he would like to take you out!