(fairly) new (but unlisted) "benefits"

[Joel S. Berson]

At 8/5/2011 11:02 AM, Laurence Horn wrote:
> > But in context this looks like it means 'committed romantic/sexual
> > partner who is also a close friend', i.e. emphasizing the fact that the
> > advertiser is looking for someone who will be not only a lover but also
> > a close friend. She's not just looking for a friend to sleep with on
> > occasion.
> >
>That seems to be the case in the Morissette song as well, FWIW.

I was just about to ask about that, from my casual glance at the
lyrics earlier in this message chain.

Joel

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