Many of us choose casual relationships that start with no expectations or assumptions, either because we dislike being tied down or because we enjoy sex. It appears to be an ideal scenario free of arguments, complications, or inconvenience--or so we think. However, there are certain indications that suggest we might be developing feelings after all.

1. You Insist That "You Don't Need To Be Talking To Someone 24/7"

When your friends inquire whether you've heard from your FWB, you confidently answer no, hoping to appear relaxed and self-assured. You're too busy with work, and your social life is flourishing! You don't have time to chat with them over text. Instead, you prefer to "catch up" with them in person because it "gives you more to talk about." However, deep down, you yearn for a sweet morning message hotter than the rising sun.

2. You Get Offended When They Don't Answer

The weekend arrives, and it's the last call at the bar where you're currently wasted. You're drunk out of your mind, and your intoxicated self doesn't seem to care about anything. You send that reckless "u up" message with the hope that your FWB is also awake and looking for some excitement. You hear crickets chirping in the background. You cry in the Uber on the way home and vow to "never text them again."

3. You Constantly Post On Instagram And Snaphchat Stories

Generally, you may not care about revealing every aspect of your life on social media… until your FWB starts following you. Like Gatsby throwing lavish parties in the hope of seeing Daisy, you post frequently, hoping they will take notice. You share your music playlists and book recommendations, which serve as the backdrop to your online life. The truth is, you want to display parts of yourself that are not visible when you're together.

4. You Consistently Check To See If They Update Their Social Accounts

Since you're not in regular contact, you obsessively refresh your social media feeds to keep track of their daily activities. It's the only way you feel connected to their life. You might tell yourself that you have a few extra minutes, but in reality, you could be doing many other things instead of endlessly scrolling through your feeds.

5. You Get Anxious Around Normal Booty Call Time

On Friday and Saturday nights from 1:00 a.m. onward, it's prime time for hookups between casual partners. Drunken, lustful individuals are sending incoherent texts from bars all around the world. Cell phone towers everywhere are probably overloaded, acting as an invisible signal saying, "It's happening tonight." Knowing this, you eagerly wait for that text message while downing more shots to calm your nerves.

6. You Nearly Have A Stroke When They Do Text You

As soon as you sense a vibration in your pocket and notice their name appear on your phone, your heart skips a beat. You can hardly wait to meet them, but you delay your response for about 10 minutes to avoid coming off as too eager.

7. You Try To Fit In As Much Conversation As Possible

While in their company, you have a tendency to probe them with more questions and try to learn more about their life. Initially, you may not realize this until you find yourself interrogating them only five minutes after getting intimate. You secretly desire them to open up to you in the hopes that your connection will extend beyond just the physical aspect.

8. You Try And Convince Yourself That Relationships Are Too Hard

You repeatedly remind yourself of how your previous relationship ended badly, and that your next one will likely be no different. You maintain that dating requires too much effort, that commitment is suffocating, and that relationships are too unstable at your current age. However, you're simply using past experiences as an excuse to avoid facing your true feelings.

9. You're Unsure How To Act When Someone Mentions Their Name

When you have mutual friends, you tend to put on a façade around people you both know. If someone mentions their name in conversation, you act aloof or uninterested. You carefully choose your words to avoid appearing too invested in any topic related to them. The reason behind this is that you are aware of your true feelings and do not want others to notice them.

10. You Have Some Idea That They're Going To Ruin Your Life But You Ignore It

Typically, when faced with danger, people move in the opposite direction. However, this does not apply to you. There is something about this person that draws you to them, even though you are aware it may not end well. This glimmer of hope obstructs your ability to remain emotionally detached from the start. Deep down, you know why you are attracted to them, but you convince yourself that you have enough self-restraint to prevent things from getting too intense. Unfortunately, you don't, and that's why you are currently reading this article.