Does it ever really work? Is it comprehensible that one would not catch feelings?

I recently went through this ordeal as the woman was adamant in not wanting to date. I really liked her and on occasion ventured into the conversation stating so. She returned my compliments with the same. She finally decided to begin dating me. We had fun, nothing major just movies and stuff, But then out of nowhere while I'm professing my love for the beauty in art, how I love the thought of someone taking pain and struggle and creating such beauty from it, She announces she doesn't want to date anymore.

Needless to say I was crushed.

So what do you think? Is it ever really a good idea?

firstly you dont catch feelings, that is something that develops over time, so.i guess i depends on how long you last it, and yes its very possible tjat one could develop feelings and get hurt so i would be very up front and open as to what u want

Ah yes. How sweet it would have been if only I could have contained my feelings. Honestly, I wouldn't say it was purely the sex that brought us together. I knew the girl for over a decade. The feelings were building up for a long time.

I do believe though, that it takes someone with a knack for bottling their emotions to withstand a successful friends with benefits arrangement. I obviously do not have the skill-set.