From what I see men will take sex where it is available, even if they do not love the woman. A lot of times they are open with the woman about it. That way they are not being an a**hole and plenty of times the woman takes the deal anyway - she likes him, she's alone, whatever. (I've tried to venture into that territory recently - I like him, I am alone, and he does not love me or want to date me. I discovered soon enough though it was not for me.) It seems you have a good clue or where things are headed - friends with benefits.