While hookups or friends with benefits can turn into true love, both parties typically enter the relationship for sex and the expectations are fairly low, Paik said. While this study found that nonromantic sexual relationships can become something special, they can also be risky.

How do you change a hookup to a relationship?

How to Go From Hookup to Relationship, Even When Youre Afraid of Ruining It AllEvaluate the status of your relationship. Drop hints. Figure out how into relationships they are. Review everything with your friends. Straight up ask if theyd ever date you. Give them time.Aug 11, 2019