The short answer: keep it light, keep it honest, and keep it direct. Texting a friend with benefits is not the same as texting someone you are dating seriously. You do not need to send good morning messages or ask about their day at work. What you do need is clear communication about when you want to meet up, what you are both in the mood for, and where things stand between you. Getting the tone right makes the difference between an FWB arrangement that runs smoothly and one that falls apart because someone misread a message.
If you have ever stared at your phone wondering whether...