Revolving door is a political science concept used to the describe the phenomena in state capitalist societies where employees cycle between roles in an industry, and roles in government which influence that industry. Often these two roles overlap, with politicians/civil servants simultaneously being employed in the private sector. Political analysts claim a symbiotic relationship can develop between the private sector and sections of government, based on the granting of reciprocated privileges, a conflict of interest to the detriment of the nation. The revolving door concept is important in various political concepts, notably regulatory capture. The term is also more generally used for positions with high turnovers.
Casual relationship is an annotation used to describe the physical and emotional relationship between two people who may have a sexual relationship or a near-sexual relationship without necessarily demanding or expecting a more formal romantic relationship as a goal. It is more than simple casual sex, which has little or no emotional element, and different from a one-night stand, as the relationship extends beyond a single sexual encounter. Related terms are friends with benefits and f*&k buddies.
Civil ceremonies often allow couples to choose their own marriage vows, although many civil marriage vows are adapted from the traditional vows, taken from the Book of Common Prayer, "To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part."
Casual relationship is an annotation used to describe the physical and emotional relationship between two people who may have a sexual relationship or a near-sexual relationship without necessarily demanding or expecting a more formal romantic relationship as a goal. It is more than simple casual sex, which has little or no emotional element, and different from a one-night stand, as the relationship extends beyond a single sexual encounter. Related terms are friends with benefits and f*&k buddies.
Civil ceremonies often allow couples to choose their own marriage vows, although many civil marriage vows are adapted from the traditional vows, taken from the Book of Common Prayer, "To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part."
"Friends with benefits" extrapolate the abstract concept of the civil couple incorporating revolving door policies attempting to avoid high turnover when engaging in a modicum of simple casual sex; renewing the "good faith" contract traditionally during the holiday celebration of independence July 1-15 and on December 31.
by WEAVER GIRL January 4, 2009
Two friends who trust each other enough to engage in sexual activity without fear of hurting the other's feelings. Ideal scenario for folk who are not interested in a serious relationship, or who do not have time for one. Not a boyfriend or girlfriend; neither party has to refrain from dating other people. Also not a word tool for a player to have sex with women he does not care about. A smart alternative to random hook-ups.
John and I are friends with benefits. We just hang out, and have sex. It's easy, now that we've established the ground rules. If we stopped having sex, we'd still be friends.
by girlinreallife September 14, 2014
2 close friends who think it would be fun to have sex with each other again and again. Until 1 falls in love and gets their heart broken when the other doesn't want a relationship.
Z and W had sex ... a lot. They were "friends with benefits". Z falls in love with W and friendship is over because it got too sticky and complicated.
by ZeldaGlitterDoll187 September 3, 2011
Two friends that are sexually attracted to each other and could be great in a relationship but are not together for other reasons. How ever both do flirt and do boyfriend/girlfriend activities but both aren't officially a couple. Usually both have an unconditional care for each other and have feelings for one another but do not take it to another level because of other reasons.
Alexis and Matt have been friends for about 6 years now. They go on dates sometimes and clearly like each other. They are friends with benefits.
by OGrollin98 January 30, 2016
n: A friend in which you are allowed sexual activity but no true relationship is invovled. Not a girlfriend or boyfriend.
The benefit is purely sexual. Not to be tied with feelings.
The benefit is purely sexual. Not to be tied with feelings.
by dwfirebolt99 June 3, 2004
Woman: So I'm really good friends with this one guy and because he's my study buddy. He would come to my house often, and nothing else can describe our friendship besides having sex. No I'm not in love with him nor do I have a crush on him. That's how we both are "friends with benefit"
by lhkjgjklg May 25, 2012
Two friends who have a sexual realtionship without being emotionally involved. Typically two good friends who have casual sex without a monogomous relationship or any kind of commitment
by Anonymous August 24, 2003