Multiple friends with benefits is way to go here. What are the odds that you’ll find the following in a single person:
1) they’re interesting
2) they good looking enough (many people have the bar too high here, a big problem…wink)
3) compatible lifestyles and goals
4) common interests, but compelling differences
5) they have a decent income and aren’t a freeloader
6) the list goes on

The very idea that you can find most of these in a person is laughable. Best to have fun with the sex and if the other stuff works out give it a go.

I used to believe in romance first, but now, sadly, I just see it as Hollywood bullshit.