<human>: I have been in a relationship with my bf for a year. We have been in an 'open' relationship for this whole time, although I admit that I have made it so that he would be allowed to have one night stands only. However we have just changed the rules and I have allowed for a true open relationship to take place.

  Anyway we had a discussion about the relationship and it turns out that he doesn't find it a problem to have sex with a friend. This comes across to me as a big shock because to me friends are clearly out of bounds. I find that there is a huge difference between friendship, love and sex. He doesn't. He sees that sex is just another way to enjoy the friendship and have fun with a person. To be honest I don't understand how you can truly be friends with someone if you're going to be sexual with them. This especially concerns me when I know that he will be having sex with friends. And so how would I be able to tell the difference that I am his girlfriend and not a friend-girl? 

If someone who shares this world view could explain to me where he is coming from and maybe how this would affect my relationship I would be very grateful. 

I know this can work but i just need to understand what could justify his preferences so that I can truly enjoy the choice of the open relationship.

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<bot>: Could someone please explain how it is ok for friends to sleep together and still consider each other in a friendship? How should one differentiate friends with benefits and love?