Bit on the side
Bits on the side are out of date
Take a lesson from the celebrity world: Having affairs is totally out. Why? Because the truth always comes out in the end. With at least one person always being kept in the dark, there's nothing genuine about an affair.
Casual dating, on the other hand is based on the premises of openness and honesty. Everyone plays with an open hand. That's why casual dating is a real alternative to having "a bit on the side" And it's something that both single people and couples can get involved in, as long as they're open, willing and able.
Casual date vs illicit fling?
One can make so many contacts online. Contacts of any nature. There are services specialising in illicit extra-marital flings and services catering to those who prefer to stay at ease with themselves with casual dating.
What's the difference? Casual dating is for those who want to enjoy physical freedom while staying at ease with themselves. It's for both single people and couples, for woman seeks man, for arranging a one night stand or an amorous liasion. In fact, the only people excluded from casual dating are those who want to exclude their partner. They should look for a bit on the side instead.

