I seek your guidance y’all. So earlier this year a coworker and I went on a date (Don’t shit where you eat idc) and she decided she didn’t like me or want to pursue a relationship. We remained friends who did fight from time to time but at the end of the day she is someone I enjoy spending time with.

A few months after she did send me nudes twice but it never went any further than that. Her ex returned due to corona and he smashed and dipped (I did tell her he wasn’t looking for a relationship but she seemed to think he changed lol).

During this time I had become very fit and hit the gym hard and I receive a lot of attention from female coworkers, and my friend notices. My previous LTR is known to my friend and she is very attractive and my friend does not like her (jealousy). One night last week she asked me if I was going home and if my ex was waiting for me and I said “come over and find out;)” and to my surprise we did and we had sex and we have had sex 3 times total and are now FWB.

A few more details. Saturday I said my ex wanted to see me and hang out and my fwb said “don’t do it” and I asked why, and she replied “I want to be the only one in your bed” and she admitted she was scared to say that to me because it was “girlfriendy”. And we send very explicit texts that she has admitted to “rereading” and enjoys how I make her feel when I say certain things, like “electric” (tingles I assume). Last night my ex wanted to talk to me but I didn’t end up doing it and I wasn’t on my phone and my FWB texted me 4 times in a row and asked me “if I was with her” and later said “I was kinda salty because if you were with her and were fucking her I was gonna say why are we fucking then”.

I guess my question is, how do I play this out. I know around here LTRs aren’t the goal but I certainly wouldn’t mind being in one with her, for personal reasons, but how to do I play it to where I have all the cards and maximize attraction. Also what are some does and don’ts of being FWB I’ve never had one before.

I’m really sorry if this is cringe or stupid please don’t go too hard on me I just feel like this is the best place to ask, thank you everyone for your time.