I think regardless of the type of intimate relationship we engage in short term one time event or long term forever. And I don’t want to diminish any of them they can all be very rewarding.
However I think what i have learned is to be open up front about expectations from the encounters you are planing and expect the same from the other person.
You are not in control of them so they may tell you something different than what they do and that is on them to apologize.
Its ok to change how we feel, especially when we experiment but we must be open and communicate.
Otherwise you are better off with someone that respects you enough to let you know how they feel.