but you see there are very few people that can comfortably have a casual relationship. Most people will eventually get their feelings involved - entirely involuntary - so you might end up getting hurt after all. If she just isn't the type to have a friendship with benefits with (and honestly you'll find much fewer women to do this than men) then you cannot hold that against her.

At least she is honest and upfront about it and doesn't 'pretend' it is all ok, only for you to find a bunny in your stove top boiler one day (and if you've haven't seen Basic Instinct, rent it NOW).

But don't get me wrong, I completely understand where you are coming from and in no way am I suggesting you should do something or commit to something you don't want.

Since you have titled this "What is it with women", I have to ask you this: "why do you think a girl should be in a casual relationship with you or anybody else for that matter? Why do you think she should waste her time with someone who isn't compeletly and totally ready to not see other women and will give it his best shot?"