While a no strings attached relationship may feel fun in the beginning, it lacks the safety and commitment necessary to form a true meaningful bond with someone, says Slatkin. And physically speaking, this type of relationship may also put your personal wellness at risk as well.

Why do they say no strings attached?

The origin of the idiom “no strings attached” is directly tied to 18th century fabric merchants who would mark flaws in woven cloth by tying small strings to the bottom of the bolts at the locations where flaws were present.