Dating: No strings attached

Everyone has different motivations for dating. It could be anything from a long term relationship that leads to marriage or a physical relationship. Ideally whatever your intentions are, you are upfront about it. So how do you let someone know you only want to hook up? You’d think it would be a simple arrangement to set up but some people take offense to the idea.

Hooking up or having a friend with benefits situation can be tricky to set up and maintain. If you start out knowing you don’t want a relationship, do you think it is best to state that upfront?

How would you ask for no strings attached dating without sounding like a jerk?